Cathay’s angled business class layout has always offered a degree of privacy from crew and fellow passengers, but the Aria Suite goes all-in. Each seat is framed by 1.25m high wrap-around wall, so even with the very on-trend sliding door open this is very much your own space.

The Aria Suite is arguably the year’s most anticipated new business class product. Skift traveled to Hong Kong to meet the team behind the project.

Cathay Pacific unveiled its all new business class product, the Aria Suite, on a retrofitted 777-300, plus new premium economy and economy seats

Cathay Pacific's new "Aria Suite" business class is a major step forward for the airline, with closing privacy doors and up-to-the-minute technology like 24-inch high-definition entertainment screens and wireless charging,

ON EMIRATES, passengers in business class have a bartender to mix a cocktail mid-flight. Virgin Atlantic Airways offers the Loft Lounge, a sky-high saloon where travellers can relax on red leather banquettes.