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Inside Cathay Pacific's Reimagined Bridge Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport
- Adam Thompson
- May 7
- 3 min read
HONG KONG
There’s a particular kind of hush that falls as you step onto the escalator leading down to The Bridge — Cathay Pacific’s newly reimagined lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. The hum of the terminal begins to fade, replaced by the soft clink of cutlery, the rustle of newspapers, and the occasional pop of Champagne. It’s not an arrival. It’s a descent — into calm, into comfort, into something unmistakably Cathay.
Reopened this May as the first step in Cathay Pacific’s ambitious, multi-year lounge transformation plan, The Bridge is more than a renovation. It’s a reintroduction. Located near Gate 35 in Terminal 1, this prime space has been rethought from the ground up, yet remains rooted in the airline’s signature aesthetic: understated elegance, world-class hospitality, and an eye for the details that matter.
Designed with a strong emphasis on space, the lounge is physically and experientially split into East and West — a layout that invites travellers to choose their path depending on their culinary mood. To the left: the Eastern experience, anchored by the iconic Noodle Bar and a brand-new concept called The Nook, where Chinese small plates, savoury bao, scallion pancakes, and silky rice rolls are served in a cosy setting reminiscent of Hong Kong’s classic teahouses. A custom-designed dim sum cart — as beautiful as it is practical — weaves nostalgia into the mix.
To the right: the Western offering, with its oven-to-plate casseroles, flaky pastries, vibrant salads and comfort-driven dishes, all housed in the Food Hall. This side also features a dedicated enclave for First Class guests and Cathay Diamond members, who can retreat into deeper privacy while being discreetly looked after by Cathay’s famously intuitive team.
Every detail has been designed to feel like a continuation of home — or perhaps a home you’d rather not leave. There’s cherry wood and travertine, framed screens and low lighting, plus an ever-changing collection of art curated under the airline’s Gallery in the Skies programme. Much of it has been collected over the years from Cathay’s original lounges — a nod to the brand’s legacy and a quiet thread connecting old-world refinement with a new era of travel.
In keeping with that forward-looking spirit, The Bridge is also the first Cathay lounge to introduce biometric check-in via facial recognition — a streamlined welcome that complements, rather than replaces, the traditional reception desk. The blend of digital ease and human warmth is very much in line with what Cathay is trying to achieve here: thoughtful innovation with a personal touch.
With renovations of The Wing (First and Business) set to follow, and new flagship lounges on the horizon in Beijing and New York, The Bridge sets a new standard for what’s to come — not just at Cathay’s home hub, but across its global network. The transformation is deliberate and deeply considered, ensuring that wherever you fly, the journey begins with the same calm confidence.
For now, The Bridge is both a beginning and a promise: a redefined lounge experience where every detail is curated, every sense considered, and every guest treated not as a passenger — but as a welcome return.
For more information on The Bridge, please visit www.cathaypacific.com.
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