Cathay Pacific Reopens Bridge With Dedicated Space To Diamond Members & First Class Passengers

Cathay Pacific has reopened the Bridge Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, with a space entirely dedicated to Diamond members and first-class passengers.

The Wing’s first-class lounge will close for renovations on May 23 and reopen sometime next year. The Wing business class lounge is also scheduled for renovation. The Deck will become a temporary first-class lounge on May 21.

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Cathay Pacific brings a redesigned lounge experience to The Bridge at Hong Kong International Airport

The Bridge’s reopening marks the first stage of Cathay Pacific’s wide-ranging lounge enhancement plan at its home hub

Cathay Pacific is excited to once again welcome customers to The Bridge, its much-loved lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) that officially re-opened its doors to guests today. Occupying a prime intersection at the airline’s home hub, The Bridge has been redesigned with a host of new, unique features as well as familiar favourites to provide customers with an elevated experience before their flights.

The reopening of The Bridge marks the first stage in Cathay Pacific’s wider lounge enhancement plan in Hong Kong and beyond. It comes as the airline prepares for the renovation of The Wing, First – which will close on 23 May and reopen in 2026 – followed by The Wing, Business at its Hong Kong hub, ensuring that customers continue to enjoy a premium lounge experience during the renovation of these lounges.

Another of the airline’s Business class lounges, The Deck, is also being enhanced. From 21 May, The Deck will serve as an interim First class lounge during the renovation of The Wing. Eligible customers can also continue visiting The Pier, First and The Pier, Business during this time.

Over the next two years, Cathay Pacific will be launching new flagship lounges in Hong Kong, Beijing and, for the very first time, New York as part of the Cathay Group’s over HK$100 billion investment into new aircraft, cabin products, lounges and digital innovations.

Human-centric design

Located conveniently near Departure Gate 35 at HKIA’s Terminal 1, the newly redesigned The Bridge lounge continues Cathay Pacific’s dedication to human-centric design and placing its customers’ needs and wishes at the very heart of the design process. The Bridge brings together thoughtful propositions, design elements and material choices to create a residential ambiance, ensuring that customers feel welcomed, valued and cared for.

General Manager Customer Experience Design Guillaume Vivet said: “Our goal was to create a space that feels genuinely welcoming — one that reflects our commitment to thoughtful, human-centric design.

“From the furniture and dining to the scent and music, every detail has been carefully considered to enhance comfort and contribute to a relaxed, refined atmosphere. The result is a space where customers can truly unwind – a retreat designed to enrich their journey and leave a lasting impression with every visit.”

Aesthetics

The cherry wood, framed screens and black granite and travertine at The Bridge, along with carefully selected plants, furniture pieces, and original artworks from the airline’s award-winning “Gallery in the Skies” concept, come together to foster a residential, cohesive and harmonious environment.

Reception

To provide an innovative and streamlined check-in process, The Bridge will soon be the first Cathay Pacific lounge that adopts a biometric check-in system, complemented by a traditional check-in desk.

Dining and Relaxation

The Bridge is divided into the left and right-hand sides, with the left offering Chinese favourites and delicacies, and the right focused on international culinary delights.

On the left-hand side, customers can visit Cathay Pacific’s iconic Noodle Bar serving signature dishes and all-time favourites such as wonton and dan dan noodles, and dim sum. The rotating menus are further enriched by new Chinese favourites, from main dishes such as biangbiang mian to braised beef shin with cauliflower, to punchy vibrant salads and delectable desserts.

In addition, this side of The Bridge features The Nook, a brand-new concept for Cathay Pacific’s lounges that complements and extends the culinary offerings of the Noodle Bar, while also expanding the dining seating into this cosy corner. Customers will discover a curation of Chinese regional small plates and lighter options packed with punchy flavour and texture, such as made-to-order savoury filled bao, crispy scallion pancakes and steaming rice rolls. A custom dim sum cart, as much a piece of furniture as it is functional, and reminiscent of Hong Kong restaurants, brings something new yet familiar.

The right-hand side boasts a dedicated space for First class customers and Cathay Diamond members to unwind in comfort and privacy while being looked after by the engaging Cathay team.

Also on this side of the lounge and part of the international offering is the Food Hall, which features front-of-house ovens for an elevated oven-to-plate concept. Wholesome, comforting and familiar, the menu boasts individual casseroles such as beef bourguignon and Provencal vegetable bakes, alongside freshly baked pastries, vibrant salads and moreish desserts. ​

The Bar, with its impressive panoramic views of the runway, is the perfect place for customers to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, barista coffees or a glass of Champagne while chatting with the engaging Cathay bartenders. With a dedicated relaxation area outfitted with the airline’s bespoke Solo Chairs, customers are treated to an elevated lounge experience unlike any other.

For more information on The Bridge, please visit www.cathaypacific.com.

Conclusion

I have been in/out of HKG numerous times, most recently in March (half a dozen times then), and tend to prefer the Pier First Class lounge over the Wing.

Let’s see if Cathay will repurpose one of these first-class lounges for only their Diamond members and first-class passengers. Cathay’s first class lounges can now be accessed, except for this Bridge first class section, by all Oneworld Emerald members, even those traveling in economy.

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