Cathay Pacific Business Class: Is The Old Recliner Seat Still Worth Flying? | Taipei to Tokyo

Welcome back! In this video, I’m flying on ‪@cathaypacific‬’s Boeing 777-300 in their Business Class on a Fifth Freedom route from Taipei (TPE) to Tokyo Narita (NRT). This B777-300 features Cathay Pacific's older regional Business Class cabin, configured in a 2-3-2 seat layout. The hard product is dated, but can the famous Cathay Pacific service, incredible lounge, and high-quality dining make up for it?

Watch my full review for a look inside the Cathay Pacific Lounge in Taipei and to find out the must-try items on the menu. See the full short-haul lunch service and my final thoughts on the overall soft product experience versus the dated hardware.

I booked this flight for just 22,000 Qatar Airways Avios and $16.49 USD (500 TWD)

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✈️ Flight Details:
Airline: Cathay Pacific
Aircraft: B777-300
Route: Taipei (TPE) to Tokyo (NRT)
Flight: CX450
Seat: 17A

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Check-in
00:30 - Lounge
01:00 - Lounge Made-to-Order Food
02:23 - Lounge Beverages
03:09 - Lounge Bathroom
03:22 - Boarding
03:25 - Seat / Cabin
03:42 - Takeoff
04:42 - Amenities
04:50 - Seat Features
04:59 - Lunch Meal Service
05:33 - Seat Recline
05:49 - In-flight Entertainment
06:19 - Headphones
06:35 - Wifi
06:56 - Lavatory
07:11 - Final Thoughts
07:52 - Cost Breakdown
08:17 - Conclusion

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