Aug 6, 2024, 2:44 am
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Free Wi-Fi for Business Class
Boeing
B777-300 (77P)
B-HNE B-HNG B-HNO B-HNP B-HNS B-HNV B-HNX
B777-300ER (77A)
B-KPE
B-KQH B-KQV
B777-300ER (77K)
B-KPY B-KPZ
B-KQE B-KQN B-KQZ
Airbus
A321Neo (32Q)
B-HPD B-HPI B-HPK B-HPO
A330-300 (33E)
B-HLW
B-LAJ B-LAN B-LAZ
B-LBC (29/04 update: free WiFi available)
A330-300 (33J)
B-LAD B-LAE B-LAP
B-LBJ
A330-300 (33K)
A330-300 (33P)
B-HLO
B-LBE B-LBF B-LBH
A350-900 (35G)
(All A350-900 equipped free wifi for business, here are mentioned flight reg)
B-LRB B-LRD B-LRF B-LRV
B-LQD B-LQE B-LQH
A350-1000 (35J)
(All A350-1000 equipped free wifi for business, here are mentioned flight reg)
B-LXD B-LXQ B-LXR
Pay for Wi-Fi
B777-300 (77P)
B-HNW
Still no Wi-Fi
A330-300 (33P)
B-LBI
A330-300(33E)
B-LBC
Boeing
B777-300 (77P)
B-HNE B-HNG B-HNO B-HNP B-HNS B-HNV B-HNX
B777-300ER (77A)
B-KPE
B-KQH B-KQV
B777-300ER (77K)
B-KPY B-KPZ
B-KQE B-KQN B-KQZ
Airbus
A321Neo (32Q)
B-HPD B-HPI B-HPK B-HPO
A330-300 (33E)
B-HLW
B-LAJ B-LAN B-LAZ
B-LBC (29/04 update: free WiFi available)
A330-300 (33J)
B-LAD B-LAE B-LAP
B-LBJ
A330-300 (33K)
A330-300 (33P)
B-HLO
B-LBE B-LBF B-LBH
A350-900 (35G)
(All A350-900 equipped free wifi for business, here are mentioned flight reg)
B-LRB B-LRD B-LRF B-LRV
B-LQD B-LQE B-LQH
A350-1000 (35J)
(All A350-1000 equipped free wifi for business, here are mentioned flight reg)
B-LXD B-LXQ B-LXR
Pay for Wi-Fi
B777-300 (77P)
B-HNW
Still no Wi-Fi
A330-300 (33P)
B-LBI
A330-300(33E)
Free Wifi for First/Business class and DM
Apr 26, 2025 | 1:48 am
#151
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 8,245
So yes, I think what you say is accurate. I've thought about it as a security issue. Not sure a good solution exists except to say, CX allows device switching (good!) and you are auto logged off one device when you log in with the new one. So the other person would have to consistently log back in as you. Not perfect but it eliminates the biggest potential problem - a "one and done" scenario where you can only use the freebie on ONE device.
Apr 26, 2025 | 2:48 am
#152
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Madrid
Programs: IB Platino / OWE. Mucci (de Barajas)
Posts: 3,270
It is limited to one device. Connecting to a new device will automatically disconnect the other.
To connect, go to connect.cathaypacific.com or wifi.cathaypacific.com
You would have to enter your seat number and your last name.
Others cant chance it either. I believe the system would ban your MAC address after 3 wrong attempts.
To connect, go to connect.cathaypacific.com or wifi.cathaypacific.com
You would have to enter your seat number and your last name.
Others cant chance it either. I believe the system would ban your MAC address after 3 wrong attempts.
Speed HKG-PVG also fast and very cool to FT in the air...
Jul 7, 2025 | 8:33 am
#157
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,554
Jul 7, 2025 | 4:48 pm
#158
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 8,245
I don't know the tech, but I can pretty confidently say some subset of the A350-900 fleet (the early deliveries, which were also the first CX birds with Wifi) has godawful internet speeds which line up with the above. It really is a joke.
But the 77Ws and many of the A330s consistently have speeds that are higher than that graph. I haven't flown enough of Cx's A350-1000s to say conclusively but I think maybe they are faster too.
Hopefully someone here knows more technical details.
But I'd get a lot of money a bunch of CXs A350-900s have some of the worst Wifi speeds out there. It's pretty abysmal.
Jul 8, 2025 | 10:57 pm
#159
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 289
China airlines will be offering free WiFi (texting) to all customers, and browsing to PEY or above and Tiered members from August.
I wonder if CX will slowly expand free wifi to at least gold membersit feels falling behind ngl, but given the slow wifi speed even now, its a bit difficult.
I wonder if CX will slowly expand free wifi to at least gold membersit feels falling behind ngl, but given the slow wifi speed even now, its a bit difficult.
Jul 9, 2025 | 1:03 am
#160
Join Date: Dec 2024
Posts: 178
China airlines will be offering free WiFi (texting) to all customers, and browsing to PEY or above and Tiered members from August.
I wonder if CX will slowly expand free wifi to at least gold membersit feels falling behind ngl, but given the slow wifi speed even now, its a bit difficult.
I wonder if CX will slowly expand free wifi to at least gold membersit feels falling behind ngl, but given the slow wifi speed even now, its a bit difficult.
Jul 9, 2025 | 5:49 am
#161
Join Date: Jul 2024
Posts: 15
China airlines will be offering free WiFi (texting) to all customers, and browsing to PEY or above and Tiered members from August.
I wonder if CX will slowly expand free wifi to at least gold membersit feels falling behind ngl, but given the slow wifi speed even now, its a bit difficult.
I wonder if CX will slowly expand free wifi to at least gold membersit feels falling behind ngl, but given the slow wifi speed even now, its a bit difficult.
Jul 9, 2025 | 11:09 am
#162
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 289
Its not common but ultimately if everyone else gives out free wifi (even just messaging) they somehow need to follow the trend.
Jul 10, 2025 | 7:25 pm
#163
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 2,732
China airlines will be offering free WiFi (texting) to all customers, and browsing to PEY or above and Tiered members from August.
I wonder if CX will slowly expand free wifi to at least gold membersit feels falling behind ngl, but given the slow wifi speed even now, its a bit difficult.
I wonder if CX will slowly expand free wifi to at least gold membersit feels falling behind ngl, but given the slow wifi speed even now, its a bit difficult.
And even when it is 'free for all passengers' that could mean free low-bandwidth 'messaging only' for some, and/or a free one-hour block for premium economy... there are a lot of options there. But at some point, yes, I think Cathay will make those moves.
Jul 10, 2025 | 8:44 pm
#164
Join Date: Dec 2023
Posts: 205
I have no doubt that Cathay will "slowly expand" free Wi-Fi and maybe to Golds as the first step, as a status perk, before eventually unlocking it for every passenger from tip to tail but I don't think this will happen quickly (we're talking years, IMHO)), and nor will it be driven by the action of any specific airline, it'll just be reflective of the overall industry-wide trend.
And even when it is 'free for all passengers' that could mean free low-bandwidth 'messaging only' for some, and/or a free one-hour block for premium economy... there are a lot of options there. But at some point, yes, I think Cathay will make those moves.
And even when it is 'free for all passengers' that could mean free low-bandwidth 'messaging only' for some, and/or a free one-hour block for premium economy... there are a lot of options there. But at some point, yes, I think Cathay will make those moves.
Jul 11, 2025 | 3:00 am
#165
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sydney
Programs: BAEC gold
Posts: 258
I don’t fully agree. I mean look at regional business class, it feels like they’re getting too much pressure and need to go for a flat bed product.
It’s not common but ultimately if everyone else gives out free wifi (even just messaging) they somehow need to follow the trend.
It’s not common but ultimately if everyone else gives out free wifi (even just messaging) they somehow need to follow the trend.
quite sure the argument of the current generation of regional business class happen before covid hits but that's CX and you don't expect them to make significant changes in short period of time. they will make it happen one day but just take time