CX has upgraded their long-haul (anything over 4 hours) Business Class service.

My recent flight between HK and London convinced me that CX is offering a better product in Business than their competitors.

Main meals are now offered on display seperately with the accompanying condiments on the side. That way, one F/A dishes your choice of main, and the other F/A dishes out your accompliment....potatoes or rice?

Ex-HK, the ice cream choice is Movenpick instead of Haagen Daaz. Following the supper service, was a full cheese board, fresh fruit, and dessert. Ice cream and chocolates were available througout the flight.

For Empress who has made Exec Plat on CP, you may use the First Class lounge at HK airport. Trust me, that is the absolutely BEST airport lounge I have ever been anywhere!

Upon entrance, your coat, hand baggage will be chekced in by an attendant who will hand your coat check tag in a white envelope (very discrete). From there you can venture into the lounge area where upon seating yourself, you will be approached by staff to take your drink order.

Or if you prefer you may proceed to the dining area and have your preference of a full buffet spread anytime of the day with wines yet.

To freshen up, one can either take a shower with full amenities at one of the shower rooms or in one of the cabanas where one may either bathe, shower (or do both with a loved one), relax, catch a nap, help your self with the bowl of fresh fruit and minibar choices (its free) in the one of 5 Cabanas located in the First Class area.

After all that, one may catch up on some relaxing reading in the Library / Reading Room.

CX's First Class service is beginning to shine through.

Food-wise, I have never had any complaints with Cathay. But mostly with Thai. I guess kitchens can have off-days too.

I'd forgo the 65" pitch on CP if I have to have one of them surly F/As serve me one more time. Besides, rumour has it that CX will improve their Business Class seat pitch by next year.

Hope it works out for you!