Airbus A350

Best Seats on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000

Cathay's A350-1000 flies the long-haul flagship routes to London and the US east coast. Business class is the Cirrus reverse herringbone across the whole fleet — the Aria Suite is a 777-300ER programme and Cathay has no firm plans to bring it to the A350.

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· Last reviewed 2026-07-25

Key facts

Airline: Cathay Pacific
Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000
Family: Airbus A350
Business cabins: Cirrus Reverse Herringbone
Best seats: 11A, 11K, 17A, 17K
Avoid: 12E, 12F
Last updated: 2026-07-25

Cirrus Reverse Herringbone — Business Class

Configuration: 1-2-1 · Fleet-wide

Reverse herringbone — direct aisle access from every seat. No door. If you want the Aria Suite, book a 777-300ER instead.

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 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. If you want the Aria Suite, book a 777-300ER instead.

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 business class layout in the Cirrus Reverse Herringbone 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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