A P A C AWA R D S B E S T
T H I R D - P A R T Y L O U N G E I N A SI A - P A CI F IC
PLAZA PREMIUM
LOUNGES, HONG KONG WORDS DOMINIC KEITH
THE PLAZA PREMIUM (PP) lounge network at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is well-regarded by travellers across the region and beyond, particularly because third-party lounges offer variety with many ways to access them. The PP lounges
B E S T A IR L IN E L O U N G E I N
A SI A - P A CI F IC CATHAY PACIFIC
LOUNGES, HONG KONG WORDS DOMINIC KEITH
HONG KONG’S CATHAY Pacific offers the overall best lounge experience of all Asia-Pacific airlines, Business T
raveller Asia-Pacific readers have voted. Ahead of the summer peak season, Cathay once again
began welcoming passengers to The Bridge, the airline’s latest lounge offering at its Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) home base. The reopening of this large lounge, accommodating up to 500 passengers, marked the first stage in Cathay’s wider lounge enhancement plan in Hong Kong and beyond. The Bridge rejoined the Cathay lounge network as
some of the Oneworld carrier’s other lounges at HKIA are undergoing renovation, including The Wing, First – which will reopen in 2026 – followed by The Wing, Business. On top of these, another one of Cathay’s
business class lounges – The Deck – is also being enhanced, while at the same time serving as an interim first class lounge during the renovation of The Wing. As these upgrades continue, the airline’s
lounges at The Pier, including its world-class first class and Oneworld Emerald facility there, remain open. Business T
raveller readers often comment
that Cathay’s lounges are a cut above the rest because of their modern and stylish interiors, and because the staff are highly motivated and trained to deliver excellent service. Typically havens of calm and kept very clean, Cathay’s Hong Kong lounges are clear winners.
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throughout HKIA cater to different travellers’ needs and access levels, and include standard PP lounges and more upscale PP First lounges. All offer a range of thoughtful amenities designed to make layovers and pre-flight stays more comfortable, including shower facilities, dining, wifi, and charging stations, as well as massage services at the higher-end First lounges. Third-party lounges
often leave a lot to be desired, but Business T
raveller Asia-Pacific
readers have consistently praised the PP lounges at HKIA for their fresh and plentiful food and
beverage options, including Hong Kong-style fish ball noodles with XO sauce, a signature dish that remains popular with many passengers. The PP First lounges, in
particular, offer elevated dining experiences with à la carte menus and a wider selection of drinks. This year, Hong Kong became the only destination in the PP lounge network to feature not one but two PP First lounges, with the second facility now open near Gate 35 and offering sweeping 180-degree tarmac views, local artistry and a Halal-certified dining room. Unlike most airline-
operated lounges, travellers may enter the PP lounges through a variety of channels, including Priority Pass and other complimentary or paid membership programmes. Some airlines may offer access to them, too, including Qatar Airways extending invitations to the more premium PP First lounges at HKIA.
NEED TO KNOW: NOODLE MANIA Cathay’s Hong Kong lounges
are well known for their
impressive
F&B offerings, not least the iconic Noodle Bars serving
signature local dishes such as
wonton and dan dan noodles, as well as dim sum.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025
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