Airline vs Airline
Cathay PacificvsANA
Business Class
0 shared routes · OneWorld vs Star Alliance
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Cathay PacificOneWorld
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ANAStar Alliance
Seat & Cabin Specs
| Feature | Cathay Pacific | ANA |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Business Class | The Room |
| Alliance | OneWorld | Star Alliance |
| Seat Type | Lie-flat Reverse Herringbone (Cirrus III) | Suite with Door (The Room) |
| Layout | 1-2-1 | 1-2-1 |
| Bed Length | 75 inches | 76 inches |
| Seat Width | 20 inches | 38 inches (Bench style) |
| Screen | 18-inch | 24-inch 4K |
| Privacy | Open suite | ✓ Door |
| Rating | 8.9/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Avg. Price | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Cathay Pacific
Business Class
Cathay Pacific positions its business class as a refined, understated alternative to the more flashy Gulf carriers — prioritizing consistent service, wide-body comfort, and Hong Kong's unmatched geographic position as a gateway between Asia, Australia, and North America. The product sits solidly in the upper-middle tier of Asian business class offerings, competitive with Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines rather than chasing the suite-style extravagance of Qatar's Qsuite.
Lounge: The Pier Business Class Lounge — Located at Hong Kong International Airport, featuring the famous Noodle Bar, The Pier Bar, day suites, shower rooms, and a serene ambiance. Widely regarded as one of the world's finest business lounges.
Reverse Herringbone SeatStudioCX EntertainmentBamford AmenitiesPier/Wing Lounges
ANA
The Room
ANA positions 'The Room' as a flagship, near-first-class business product, competing directly with Qatar's Qsuite and Delta One Suite in terms of privacy and space. It reflects ANA's broader strategy of using Japanese hospitality and design sensibility — omotenashi — to differentiate a premium cabin experience beyond hard product specs alone.
Lounge: ANA Lounge — Located at Tokyo Haneda and Narita airports, featuring Japanese cuisine, noodle bar, sake and whisky selections, shower rooms, and serene interiors. The Haneda ANA Suite Lounge is exceptional for higher-tier passengers.
The Room (B777)Huge Privacy DoorsJapanese HospitalityMassage Seat
Expert Take: Cathay Pacific vs ANA
Cathay Pacific and ANA represent two distinct philosophies in Asian business class excellence, each delivering premium experiences through different approaches.
Cathay Pacific's business class features reverse herringbone seats in its latest configuration, offering direct aisle access and full lie-flat capability with 21-inch width. The design provides solid privacy with side panels and partial doors on newer aircraft, though it falls short of a true enclosed suite experience. Where Cathay Pacific genuinely excels is its catering program, consistently regarded as the benchmark for Asian carriers with exceptional dim sum service, premium wines, and the ability to dine on demand. The airline's lounges, particularly The Pier and The Wing at Hong Kong, are legendary for their spa facilities and à la carte dining. The Marco Polo frequent flyer program offers reasonable redemption rates and Oneworld alliance benefits.
ANA counters with "The Room" business class product on select 777-300ERs, featuring fully enclosed suites with sliding doors and 31 inches of width, making it the most spacious business class seat flying today. Standard ANA business class offers excellent Zodiac Apex Suites with substantial privacy. Japanese hospitality shines through meticulous service and high-quality washoku dining options. ANA Mileage Club provides better award availability to Japan than most competitors and valuable Star Alliance access.
ANA wins decisively for passengers prioritizing space, privacy, and travel to Japan, while Cathay Pacific remains superior for culinary enthusiasts and those valuing Hong Kong connectivity with premium lounge time.
Expert Verdict
Choose ANA for the superior cabin experience (9.4/10). Choose Cathay Pacific if value matters most — fares average ~$3,000 on shared routes.
Choose Cathay Pacific if…
- ✓1-2-1 reverse-herringbone seating ensures direct aisle access and full privacy on every long-haul flight
- ✓Strong Hong Kong hub with multiple business class lounges including The Pier and The Bridge
- ✓Cantonese-forward dining program with a well-regarded, MW-curated wine list
Choose ANA if…
- ✓Exceptionally wide, suite-style seat with sliding privacy door and 1-2-1 configuration guaranteeing direct aisle access
- ✓Distinctive Japanese hospitality and washoku-inspired dining, including sake sommelier selections
- ✓Dedicated ottoman space allowing two travelers to dine together face-to-face
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Cathay Pacific vs ANA: FAQ
Is Cathay Pacific or ANA business class better?▾
Choose ANA for the superior cabin experience (9.4/10). Choose Cathay Pacific if value matters most — fares average ~$3,000 on shared routes.
Which has better seats, Cathay Pacific or ANA?▾
Cathay Pacific features Business Class with 1-2-1 layout. ANA offers The Room in a 1-2-1 configuration with privacy doors. Cathay Pacific beds are 75 inches; ANA beds are 76 inches.
How do Cathay Pacific and ANA compare on price?▾
On shared routes, Cathay Pacific averages $3,000 while ANA averages $3,000 round-trip. Through BestBusinessClass.com, you can save an additional 20–40% on either carrier.
What routes do Cathay Pacific and ANA both serve?▾
Cathay Pacific and ANA share 0 destinations in our network.
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