Airbus A350

Best Seats on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900

Cathay's A350-900 fleet operates medium long-haul routes. All aircraft fly the original Cirrus Reverse Herringbone โ€” same seat as the older A350-1000, no door, but a strong product overall.

Last updated 2026-05-01

Key facts

Airline
Cathay Pacific
Aircraft
Airbus A350-900
Family
Airbus A350
Business cabins
Cirrus Reverse Herringbone
Best seats
11A, 11K, 17A, 17K
Avoid
12E, 12F
Last updated
2026-05-01

Cirrus Reverse Herringbone โ€” Business Class

Configuration: 1-2-1 ยท Fleet-wide

Direct aisle access from every seat. Centre pairs are too far apart for couples.

Best seats: 11A, 11K, 17A, 17K

Avoid: 12E, 12F

Routes this aircraft flies

  • Hong Kong to Singapore (CX659/CX636)
  • Hong Kong to Manchester (CX216/CX215)
  • Hong Kong to Mumbai (CX693)

Frequently asked questions

What are the best seats in Cirrus Reverse Herringbone on the Cathay Pacific A350-900?

The best Cirrus Reverse Herringbone seats on the Cathay Pacific A350-900 are 11A, 11K, 17A, 17K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Direct aisle access from every seat. Centre pairs are too far apart for couples.

Which seats should I avoid in Cirrus Reverse Herringbone on the Cathay Pacific A350-900?

Avoid seats 12E, 12F in Cirrus Reverse Herringbone on the Cathay Pacific A350-900.

What is the business class configuration on the Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900?

The Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 has a 1-2-1 business class layout in the Cirrus Reverse Herringbone cabin.

What routes does the Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 fly?

Typical routes include Hong Kong to Singapore (CX659/CX636); Hong Kong to Manchester (CX216/CX215); Hong Kong to Mumbai (CX693).

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