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Our Review of the new Cathay Pacific Business Class
Our journey with the Cathay Pacific Business Class
There was a lot going on at Zurich Airport at this afternoon in May and fortunately I checked in early enough, since such a flight with the Cathay Pacific Business Class should be enjoyed. As usual, my journey from Zurich via Hong Kong to Wuhan started totally relaxed and with a lot of anticipation. With a business class ticket, everything goes a bit faster and more comfortable: preferred check-in, faster security control and Aspire Lounge Access with food and drinks.Chill at the Aspire Lounge at Gate E
A few metres from the departure gate E, the Aspire Lounge is located on the first floor and offers comfortable leather armchairs, wifi, food and drinks for the ideal well-being before departure. A little insider tip: Economy passengers can also book a lounge admission for CHF 35.00 – worth it for those who like to arrive a little earlier at the airport.Our Business Class flight to Hong Kong
Lots of space and comfort
It’s visible at the first glance: the Cathay Pacific Business Class – with a length of 2.08 meters and a width of 79 centimeters – offers a lot of space and comfort. Pressing a single button is required to transform the seat into a bed – if you want to store one or two items, the compartment under the armrest offers additional storage space.New in-flight entertainment system
An 18.5-inch screen and a 4.3-inch video device are available. The new in-flight entertainment system offers absolutely everything to be desired; there are hundreds of movies, the latest films from Hollywood, music, games and more. The over-ears headphones are comfortable and convince qualitatively.How about the food?
For dinner there were 3 menus and one or the other good wine to choose from. There’s nothing to complain about here. By the way, late risers are very welcome here, shortly after the departure I was asked if I would like to be woken up for breakfast.The Service
The service in the Cathay Pacific Business Class was very friendly and courteous. After I sat down comfortably, the crew greeted me warmly and asked me where I was going and what I was going to do. There are some differences between Business & Premium Eco regarding service – understandable, because the crew has more customers to serve in the Premium Eco. Prices Business Class Zurich – Hong Kong and back with Cathay Pacific approx. 3,900 CHFThe way back with the Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Class
Before our aircraft tour I was of the opinion that the interim solution of a Premium Economy Class is more or less a good marketing idea of the airlines. But my flight with the Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Class proves how wrong I actually was. During the aircraft tour I already noticed that this relatively new class offers a lot more comfort and freedom than economy. So I took the chance to fly Premium Eco on my way back home. The conclusion From my point of view quite positive, I will book the class in any case gladly again.- Approx. 20cm more legroom and wider seats (which suits me with a size of 6.4 very well)
- Surprisingly much space and lying comfort (7h slept through)
- The service is nice and reminds of the Cathay Pacific Business Class.
Prices Premium Economy Class Zurich – Hong Kong and back with Cathay Pacific approx. 1,600 CHFAbout the Airbus A350-1000
The Airbus A350 is the latest flagship of the long-haul fleet and is considered the quietest aircraft type. In terms of fuel consumption, the aircraft is 25 percent more economical than other types in its class. Cathay Pacific’s A350-1000 has a completely new in-flight product in all three classes. A quiet cabin, panoramic windows, LED mood lighting and large luggage compartments provide a pleasant feeling of space in all classes. The seating configuration consists of 46 seats in Business Class (1-2-1 seating), 32 seats in Premium Economy Class (2-4-2) and 256 seats in Economy Class (3-3-3). All seats are equipped with state-of-the-art HD touch screens.Open-Air adventure at its best: the McLaren 720S Spider
The thrill is guaranteed here: the new McLaren 720S Spider comes up with a convertible top speed of 200 mph, 720 bhp and a dry weight of 1332 kg. With such a lightweight achieved, the British car manufacturer once again proves its role as market leader in lightweight construction and technical innovation. The introduction of the McLaren 720S Coupé has already redefined the expectations in the super sports car class, now the topless version follows, which makes a lot of anticipation for the summer.
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Light, fast and powerful: the McLaren 720S Spider
Lightweight construction as a USP
How can you possibly achieve such a low dry weight? The roof mechanism has been revised, the McLaren-typical carbon fibre chassis is used and a light, stiff and extremely strong Monocage II-S carbon fibre core ensures the low weight difference. The Spider version therefore weighs only 49 kg more than the Coupé, a technical masterpiece in every respect.
Endless power
The same engine is used as in the Coupé, which delivers 720hp and 770Nm torque, which throws you from 0-100km/h within 2.9 seconds. Depending on your mood, you can choose between comfort, sport or track mode, whereby the Mclaren 720S Spider adapts to the setting and quickly evolves from a touring car to a racing car.
Sophisticated design
The motto hasn’t changed: Maximize output – minimize drag. The basic design principles are basically the same as for the Coupé, although the Spider has a retractable hardtop instead of a glass roof. Nevertheless, the 720S Spider convinces with a relatively good all-round visibility (Mclaren promises a 12% improvement compared to the previous Super Series).
Also convincing in the interior
Inside, there’s plenty of luxury and comfort: Alcantara, glass, carbon fiber, nappa leather, a Bowers & Wilkins audio system and a 8.0-inch touchscreen. In terms of space, 150 litres of storage space is available under the hood & 58 litres of additional luggage space when the roof is closed.
How is it to drive?
The ride through the picturesque Black Forest in the Mclaren 720S Spider was once again a special experience. Thanks to its low dry weight, you can corner it through tight curves like a go-kart.
The rest is a open-air adventure par excellence: noises, smells and the entire environment have a much more intense effect and ensure a unique driving experience. Otherwise, there’s a lot of action, sound, lightning-fast steering, vicious acceleration and G-forces like on a roller coaster – the McLaren 720S Spider feels like a jet.
A few figures at a glance
Tasting of the Davidoff Robusto Real Especiales 7
We could hardly wait – with the Davidoff Robusto Real Especiales 7, the company presents the first ‘vintage’ blend of 7 tobacco varieties matured over several years. To complete the whole tasting experience, the special and limited rum “EL REY” was developed together with the Langatun Distillery.
Tasting of the Davidoff Robusto Real Especiales 7
The complexity of this blend of 7 different tobaccos is unique in this form and becomes a wonderful feeling after the first lighting. The achievement of rolling an inlay of 5 different tobaccos and guaranteeing a solid smoking experience, seemed literally impossible to the experts. Nevertheless, the Davidoff Robusto Real Especiales 7 was developed from fiction into an outstanding product.
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The smoking experience of Real Especiales 7
The union of the four classic lines of Davidoff, makes this cigar a very individual smoking experience. While smoking, you alternately encounter notes of chocolate, wood, spices, earth and some moss.
Quality ✭✭✭✭✭✭
We are used to it from Davidoff: the quality is excellent as always.
Smoke development ✭✭✭✭✭✭
Apart from the quality, the smoke development is probably the biggest USP of Davidoff cigars.
Taste ✭✭✭✭✭✭
The Davidoff Robusto Real Especiales 7 is all in all a very balanced and creamy cigar which surprises you again and again with different flavours.
The most important at a glance
A little tip: If you like the fine notes of wood and chocolate of the Robusto Real Especiales 7, for example, you will enjoy the Davidoff Millenniuim Blend a lot. Every cigar lover will be able to identify their favourite flavours from the new edition in one of Davidoff’s four core lines.
The rum “EL REY” as a suitable accompaniment
Together with the Langatun distillery the special and limited rum “EL REY” was developed. It is full-bodied, elegant with aromas of dried fruits, oranges and spices. Thus the rum fits perfectly to the four main lines of Davidoff mentioned above – a perfect pairing.
Price & Availability
The edition and the rum have been available from all Davidoff dealers since the first week of April.
Davidoff Limited Edition 2019 – Box of 10: CHF 285.00