I flew Cathay PE for the first time JFK - HKG - PEK a couple of weeks ago. I did this route but onwards to AKL about 4 times return 2018 - 2020.

First Class Wing Lounge is still world class even if it's the lesser of the two previous real first class lounges. Love the cabanas, restraurant and coctails. Food was slightly less plentiful.

Service on all legs was really top-notch. FA's came multiple times to thank me for flying CX which they seemed to do of CX and OW ellites. I also like the a350 PE seat. Amenities are above average for PE and bedding is also above average. Overall happy and proactive crew.

Food was average, no change from pre-covid in my opinion.

Overall, still the CX I remember.

Side note - some of their fares are outrageous ex New York to Auckland.