Trip Report: Cathay Pacific Business Class A330-300 KUL to HKG
CX 724
KUL to HKG (Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong)
Depart: 5:40pm
Arrive: 9:35pm
Duration: 3h 55m
Aircraft: A330-300
Seat: 15K
The boarding time was stated as 4:40pm, but that’s just when the gate opens and you can start going through the additional security check at the gate. Boarding didn’t actually start until 5:20pm.
![A333 to take me to HKG](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06489-1024x683.jpg)
Business class was a 2-2-2 configuration on this plane for a total of 42 seats. The cabin was relatively full with only 6 empty seats. I was offered a pre-departure beverage of water, champagne, orange juice, or guava juice.
![My seat, 15K](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06490-e1436123987944-683x1024.jpg)
![2-2-2 business class seating](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06491-1024x683.jpg)
![Business class cabin](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06494-1024x683.jpg)
![IFE screen](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06492-e1436124004104-683x1024.jpg)
I’m a big fan of Cathay Pacific. The seats looked new and stylish, although they’re just basic recliners, so they probably wouldn’t be too comfortable on a long flight. But for a 3.5 hour flight, the seats are fine.
They served dinner on this flight, and I had pre-ordered an AVML.
![Business class menu](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06496-e1436124018348-683x1024.jpg)
![Menu continued](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06497-e1436124030993-683x1024.jpg)
![Drink menu](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06498-1024x683.jpg)
For my AVML starter, I received a plate of chickpeas, beans, peas, raisins, and onions mixed together with a small side of asparagus. It was a bit odd, but it was reasonably tasty and healthy.
![AVML starter](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06499-1024x683.jpg)
My entree consisted of rice, dal, and paneer. Like most Indian food on planes, it was decently flavorful and spicy.
![AVML main course](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06500-1024x683.jpg)
![Ice cream for dessert](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06502-1024x683.jpg)
The seats don’t recline that much, and the leg rest doesn’t have a foot rest, but again, for a non-longhaul flight, I think these seats are perfectly fine. The IFE is the same as it is on longhaul flights, so there’s a great selection, and the screen was quick and responsive.
![Seat fully reclined](https://efficientasianman.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC06501-1024x683.jpg)
Cathay Pacific is known as one of the best carriers in the world and for good reason: they offer a great, consistent product. Even on a regional business class flight, you know you’re going to get a good, solid experience with great service, and this flight was no different.
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