Cathay Pacific has officially reopened The Bridge, its signature lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. Located at a key intersection of the airline’s home hub, the redesigned lounge now features a refreshed design, new amenities, and beloved elements from its original concept to deliver a premium pre-flight experience.
The reopening of The Bridge marks the beginning of Cathay Pacific’s broader lounge upgrade strategy, both in Hong Kong and internationally. As part of this plan, The Wing, First will temporarily close for renovations starting 23 May and is expected to reopen in 2026, followed by upgrades to The Wing, Business. Throughout this process, Cathay remains committed to offering an exceptional lounge experience.
Another of the airline’s Business class lounges, The Deck, is also being enhanced. From 21 May, The Deck will serve as an interim First class lounge during the renovation of The Wing. Eligible customers can also continue visiting The Pier, First and The Pier, Business during this time.
Over the next two years, Cathay Pacific will be launching new flagship lounges in Hong Kong, Beijing and, for the very first time, New York as part of the Cathay Group’s over HK$100 billion investment into new aircraft, cabin products, lounges and digital innovations.
Human-centric design
Located conveniently near Departure Gate 35 at HKIA’s Terminal 1, the newly redesigned The Bridge lounge continues Cathay Pacific’s dedication to human-centric design and placing its customers’ needs and wishes at the very heart of the design process. The Bridge brings together thoughtful propositions, design elements and material choices to create a residential ambiance, ensuring that customers feel welcomed, valued and cared for.
General Manager Customer Experience Design Guillaume Vivet said: “Our goal was to create a space that feels genuinely welcoming — one that reflects our commitment to thoughtful, human-centric design.
“From the furniture and dining to the scent and music, every detail has been carefully considered to enhance comfort and contribute to a relaxed, refined atmosphere. The result is a space where customers can truly unwind – a retreat designed to enrich their journey and leave a lasting impression with every visit.”
Aesthetics
The cherry wood, framed screens and black granite and travertine at The Bridge, along with carefully selected plants, furniture pieces, and original artworks from the airline’s award-winning “Gallery in the Skies” concept, come together to foster a residential, cohesive and harmonious environment.
Reception
To provide an innovative and streamlined check-in process, The Bridge will soon be the first Cathay Pacific lounge that adopts a biometric check-in system, complemented by a traditional check-in desk.
Dining and Relaxation
The Bridge is divided into the left and right-hand sides, with the left offering Chinese favourites, and the right focused on international culinary fare.
On the left-hand side, customers can visit Cathay Pacific’s iconic Noodle Bar serving signature dishes and all-time favourites such as wonton and dan dan noodles, and dim sum. The rotating menus are further enriched by new Chinese favourites, from main dishes such as biangbiang mian to braised beef shin with cauliflower, to vibrant salads and desserts.
In addition, this side of The Bridge features The Nook, a brand-new concept for Cathay Pacific’s lounges that complements and extends the culinary offerings of the Noodle Bar, while also expanding the dining seating into this cosy corner. Customers can enjoy a curation of Chinese regional small plates and lighter bites, such as made-to-order savoury filled bao, crispy scallion pancakes and steaming rice rolls, and a selection of dim sum served from a custom dim sum cart.
The right-hand side boasts a dedicated space for First class customers and Cathay Diamond members to unwind in comfort and privacy while being looked after by the engaging Cathay team.
Also on this side of the lounge and part of the international offering is the Food Hall, which features front-of-house ovens for an elevated oven-to-plate concept. Wholesome, comforting and familiar, the menu boasts individual casseroles such as beef bourguignon and Provencal vegetable bakes, alongside fresh pastries, vibrant salads and desserts.
The Bar, with its impressive panoramic views of the runway, is the perfect place for customers to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, barista coffees or a glass of Champagne while chatting with the engaging Cathay bartenders. With a dedicated relaxation area outfitted with the airline’s bespoke Solo Chairs, customers are treated to an elevated lounge experience unlike any other.
