Cathay Pacific to offer full-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi fleetwide by August 2025

Sharon Petersen, CEO of AirlineRatings.com, commented: "It’s inspiring to see a world-class airline like Cathay Pacific making such a strong comeback and aiming to reclaim its position as the world’s best airline. The airline faced an exceptionally challenging period, being one of the last in Asia to maintain a strict ‘zero-COVID’ policy while operating a wholly international route network. At one point, passenger numbers were down by 99%—a truly staggering impact."

Petersen also noted that the convenience of consistent inflight connectivity and entertainment is valued by travelers: "There’s something incredibly reassuring about boarding a flight and knowing you can stay connected or enjoy inflight entertainment. It removes so much of the pre-departure stress—whether you’re a business traveler racing to meet deadlines or just making sure you’ve downloaded content to your phone. It’s that extra level of convenience and peace of mind that today’s travelers really value."

Cathay Pacific's advancements in inflight entertainment have been recognized with various awards, including the German Design Award, Red Dot Award, and the Crystal Cabin Awards. These honors were partly due to the airline's cutting-edge "IFEC: In-flight Entertainment & Control" system.

Cathay Pacific also provides exclusive branded content in its inflight entertainment library. First and Business class travelers, as well as Cathay Diamond members, will receive free Wi-Fi access on all flights. The new developments promise a tailored and exceptional travel experience for passengers.