What happened
- Configuration: Reverse herringbone seat in a 1-2-1 layout.
- Features: Enclosed storage with vanity, dedicated laptop storage, wireless charging, swiveling 4K entertainment monitor, and Bluetooth audio.
- Differentiation: Lacks privacy doors, distinguishing it from the long-haul Aria Suite. It is a tighter version of the reverse herringbone design.
- Seat Platform: Unclear if based on JPA Design’s Airtek or STELIA OPERA WB platforms. Rollout Timeline:
- A330-300s: Retrofitting begins late 2026. Not all existing A330s will receive the upgrade as older jets are slated for retirement.
- A330-900neo: New deliveries (due from 2028) will include this cabin.
- Exclusions: No plans for A321neos (narrow-body) or regional 777s. A321neo economy is getting improvements only. Context:
Cathay Pacific has unveiled details for its new regional business class product, branded as Aria Studio, designed to replace its current competitive regional offering. Product Details: Currently, Cathay Pacific’s regional A330 business class consists of 2-2-2 recliner seats. The airline operates many long-haul aircraft (A330, A350, 777) on regional routes, often providing flat beds, but the Aria Studio standardizes the dedicated regional product
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- LoyaltyLobby: Cathay Pacific has today unveiled its Aria Studio business class product that you will soon find on regional flights operated by Airbus A330-300 aircraft