Review of Cathay Pacific flight Seoul → Hong Kong in Economy

Hello everyone,

As part of a trip to Asia in late December, I had to make an ICN-HKG flight.
I have several options (HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines, Asiana, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific).

Of all the options available, the most suitable for my time constraints will be Cathay Pacific.

We find ourselves in front of the train station of Seoul, allowing to reach the airport. 

I am very surprised to see on the front of the station, the logos of several airlines.
And, for good reason, there is a very convenient city check-in for these companies. 

The train to Incheon Airport will cost around €7 to reach Terminal 1.
It takes between 30 and 45 min to reach the airport, with a frequency every 15 min 

It changes from regional airport trains in Europe

Pitch more than enough for a 45 min ride

We arrive at Incheon Airport at Terminal 1.
Rather oriented Star Alliance, with the presence of Asiana in particular.

First impression very good, the terminal is very nice 

The boarding areas are huge at ICN T1

No queues at Cathay Pacific registration.
Cordial welcome by the stopover agent and delivery of the PO.

Passage of controls quite correct but without a great fluidity.
Arrival on the AirSide area of the Terminal, and again a very nice impression. 

The FIDS

Many brand stores, nothing to envy to European airports on this point.
The terminal is also very spotter friendly.

A350 and B747 LH 

Welcome to Asiana Hub station

The company offers a variety of quite amazing aircraft, at the time of fleet standardization.

A330
A350
A380
B747

Hong Kong Airlines in A330

A350 Finnair

A320 MYA (MyanMar)

And, finally, our today's aircraft, B777-300 Cathay Pacific

Boarding of our flight will begin 20 minutes late.
But, this one will be extremely fluid.

Friendly greeting at the door 

The other neighbor of the day, a B787 Etihad, in special livery, F1

Door time

Fuselage shot

Cordial welcome at the door
Direction the 77 L.

My seat for these 4h to HKG 

The pitch will be very good for a flight of this duration
The contents of the cover 

The captain will speak to welcome us on board, and announce a passage through de-icing before leaving for HKG.
And, for good reason, it’s -20° C at ICN!

While waiting for the departure, view on the A320 of MYA, company that was unknown to me until then 

The rear part of the cabin will be almost completely empty.
Flight will be 50% full 

The IFE will be functional as soon as we board, unfortunately my screen will not be very functional.
I’ll use the neighbor’s one 

Safety video since the pushback

CX color helmet (not very effective to counter the noise of our 2 engines)

Heading to the de-icing area
And then we’ll lose almost 45 minutes taking three layers of glycol. 

Our flight was already late, we leave with almost 1 hour.
Reassemble the two ICN terminals

Always very Star Alliance and local color in T1  

Then, passing in front of terminal 2, this time much more focused on Korean Air

Before lining up for taking-off, passing in front of the E&M workshops of Korean Air, with no less than 5 A380 which are grounded.

Sadness to see these giants of the air in such a state

Take-off with a delay of 1h20

Good bye, Incheon

Passage of the cloud layer over the Pacific ocean

I try to connect to the wifi service which was unavailable on the ground.
Unfortunately, no option, even mailing, won't be offered during our flight 

Meal service will begin less than 1 hour after takeoff.
VSML tray on my side 

The main dish will be good, such as the fruits

Hagen-Dasz ice cream to finish.
The whole meal will be very good.
A very good point for a flight of this duration 

Outside, the night is almost there

I will fall asleep for the rest of the cruise and I wake up when approaching HKG
We will finally fly over the island of "Tall Bouddah" (sorry for the quality of the photo) 

Landing with 1h delay in HKG

Long taxi to reach our landing gate.
With regional and local wildlife

Air Asia 

A330 China Airlines

The master of the place in force

And our neighbor A340 Swiss

Before the landing, a satisfaction inquiry will be proposed to us on the IFE
Enough to take the work of the Frists 

Quick disboarding and passage through the business cabin

The time of passage of the customs and the taking of the luggage will be quite fast.
I would reach the center of Hong Kong with the express train for about 13 €

Thank you for reading and see you soon for future FR

Papa Sierra Golf 91