Airbus A350
Best Seats on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000
The A350-1000 is the launch aircraft for Cathay's new Aria Suite — a 1-2-1 business class with privacy door, 24" 4K screen, and wireless charging. Older A350-1000s still run the Cirrus Reverse Herringbone (no door) but are being retrofitted through 2026-2028.
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Airline
- Cathay Pacific
- Aircraft
- Airbus A350-1000
- Family
- Airbus A350
- Business cabins
- Aria Suite, Cirrus Reverse Herringbone
- Best seats
- 1A, 1K, 11A, 11K, 11A, 11K
- Avoid
- 6D, 6G, 12E, 12F
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Aria Suite — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 with door · Newest deliveries + retrofit (~30%)
24" 4K screens, wireless charging, sliding privacy doors. Best Cathay business product to date.
Best seats: 1A, 1K, 11A, 11K
Avoid: 6D, 6G
Cirrus Reverse Herringbone — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · Most current A350-1000s
Reverse herringbone — direct aisle access from every seat. No door. Excellent recliner-style business class.
Best seats: 11A, 11K, 17A, 17K
Avoid: 12E, 12F
Routes this aircraft flies
- Hong Kong to London Heathrow (CX251/CX250)
- Hong Kong to New York JFK (CX840/CX841)
- Hong Kong to Boston (CX812)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Aria Suite on the Cathay Pacific A350-1000?
The best Aria Suite seats on the Cathay Pacific A350-1000 are 1A, 1K, 11A, 11K. The configuration is 1-2-1 with door. 24" 4K screens, wireless charging, sliding privacy doors. Best Cathay business product to date.
Which seats should I avoid in Aria Suite on the Cathay Pacific A350-1000?
Avoid seats 6D, 6G in Aria Suite on the Cathay Pacific A350-1000.
What are the best seats in Cirrus Reverse Herringbone on the Cathay Pacific A350-1000?
The best Cirrus Reverse Herringbone seats on the Cathay Pacific A350-1000 are 11A, 11K, 17A, 17K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Reverse herringbone — direct aisle access from every seat. No door. Excellent recliner-style business class.
Which seats should I avoid in Cirrus Reverse Herringbone on the Cathay Pacific A350-1000?
Avoid seats 12E, 12F in Cirrus Reverse Herringbone on the Cathay Pacific A350-1000.
What is the business class configuration on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000?
The Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 has a 1-2-1 with door business class layout in the Aria Suite cabin.
What routes does the Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 fly?
Typical routes include Hong Kong to London Heathrow (CX251/CX250); Hong Kong to New York JFK (CX840/CX841); Hong Kong to Boston (CX812).
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