Cathay Pacific brings redesigned lounge experience to The Bridge at HKG
Inside The Bridge at HKG
Cathay Pacific is welcoming travellers back to The Bridge, its lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) that officially re-opened its doors to guests this month. Occupying a prime intersection at the airline’s home hub, The Bridge has been redesigned with a host of updated features as well as familiar favourites to provide visitors 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 May 23 and reopen in 2026 – followed by The Wing, Business at its Hong Kong hub, ensuring passengers 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 May 21, The Deck will serve as an interim First Class lounge during the renovation of The Wing. Eligible travellers 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 more than US$12.8 billion (HK$100 billion) investment into new aircraft, cabin products, lounges and digital innovations.
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.”
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 “Gallery in the Skies” concept, come together to foster a residential, cohesive and harmonious environment.
To provide a 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.
The Bridge is divided into the left and right-hand sides for dining, with the left offering Chinese favourites and delicacies, and the right focused on international culinary delights.
On the left-hand side, passengers can visit Cathay Pacific’s Noodle Bar serving signature dishes such as wonton and dan dan noodles, and dim sum. The rotating menus are enriched by updatetd Chinese favourites, from main dishes such as biangbiang mian to braised beef shin with cauliflower, to salads and desserts.
In addition, this side of The Bridge features The Nook, a 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 cozy corner. Passengers can discover a curation of Chinese regional small plates and lighter options packed with punchy flavor and texture, such as made-to-order savory filled bao, crispy scallion pancakes and steaming rice rolls. A custom dim sum cart, reminiscent of Hong Kong restaurants, brings something new yet familiar.
The right-hand side boasts a dedicated space for First Class passengers and Cathay Diamond members to unwind in comfort and privacy while being looked after by the 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, salads and moreish desserts.
The Bar, with panoramic views of the runway, is the perfect place for travellers to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, barista coffees or a glass of Champagne while chatting with the engaging Cathay bartenders.
