Cathay Pacific is redefining the premium lounge experience for its customers with the unveiling of its newly redesigned flagship lounge The Wing, First at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Unveiled ahead of its official reopening to customers on 22 April 2026, the space heralds a new chapter in Cathay Pacific’s global flagship lounge design as part of the airline’s broader lounge enhancement plan in Hong Kong and other major cities around the world.
Located on the east side of Terminal 1, The Wing, First has been a cornerstone of Cathay Pacific’s ground offerings since HKIA’s opening in 1998. The redesigned lounge continues the airline’s collaboration with London-based design firm StudioIlse and represents a new evolution of the signature design developed by Cathay and StudioIlse that customers know and love. The reimagined lounge harmoniously blends contemporary design and residential comfort, retaining its warmth and familiarity, while introducing a more holistic approach to space, dining and service for elevated comfort and privacy.
Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said: “The Wing, First has long held a special place in not only our hearts, but also our customers’. Its reopening marks an important milestone in the evolution of our flagship lounge design and reflects our long-standing commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do.
“Through our commitment of well over HK$100 billion in investments into our fleet, cabin and lounge products, and digital innovation, we will continue to elevate the journey at every touchpoint. These thoughtful, human-centric experiences define who we are at Cathay, advancing our vision of being our customers’ most loved service brand.”
Cathay Pacific’s wide-ranging lounge enhancement plan began with the reopening of The Bridge in Hong Kong and the Cathay Pacific Lounge in Beijing last year following extensive redesigns. In addition to the reopening of The Wing, First, Cathay Pacific will introduce its first-ever dedicated lounge in New York later this year after the airline moves to John F. Kennedy International Airport’s state-of-the-art Terminal 6 building when it opens. Meanwhile, The Wing, Business will close and undergo renovations of its own before reopening in 2027.
