No More Cathay Delights?
 

I used both FT search and Google search, but couldn't find any recent posts on Cathay Delights. I've heard that CX's long-time and much-beloved signature drink is no longer available. Recent reports from The Wing say it's no longer offered.

Can this be true?

Had one about three weeks ago on my SIN-HKG flight in J.

3 days ago, HKG to DOH in J, available (and taken:))

Yesterday from HKG-KUL on CX723 J, they seems not have Cathay Delight on the drink list menu (or I miss the reading). But I ask SP directly when she hand out the breakfast tray, she gave me immediately.......

I think now the signature drink is only available upon request.

SIN-HKG last week was served as welcome drink.

And HKG-JFK appeared on menu.

On other flights... even if it's not on the menu, it's usually available on request.

I think they rotate their cocktail selection

Is this drink available in the lounges or inflight only? Is it by request?

Had it today (HKG-CGK). When I last flew the same route it was the Oriental Breeze instead, I suspect they just rotate them?

In my experience flying F to and from the US, Oriental Breeze and Cathay Delight are rotated on a monthly basis - multiple FAs have explained the process to me. IIRC in November they had Breeze, in December they should have the Delight, and Jan will be the Breeze again.

Not sure how it is in J, on regional services, etc.

In my experience over many years, Cathay Delights have been available in-flight only during even months, with Oriental Breezes available during odd months, and both available always in the lounges.

Recent reports (during the past week) have been that neither drink was available in the HKG lounges.

I'm trying to find out if CX has dropped these signature drinks (especially the Cathay Delight) or if it was some sort of fluke at the lounge.

If this signature drink is available only upon request, that's really pushing things a bit too far, CX.

It's always been by request only, on board (during even months) and in lounges. It's never been a secret -- the on-board menus list it, e.g.

The issue is if CX has discontinued the drink, based on recent reports from the HKG lounges.

Had it onboard SIN-HKG and at the Pier last week.

I still remember a time when the flight attendants will bring you a choice of bubbles, CX Delight/Pacific Sunrise, orange juice, or water whenever I took my seats...

I guess that's a while ago.

Must have been a while since you sat in CX's premium classes.
All of which was offered on my CX 415 this morning.