Cathay Pacific 777-9 first-class dual design exposed

Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA / Images courtesy : Cathay Pacific

Prior to the reorganization in October, Cathay Pacific had revealed that its Boeing 777-9 orders would be postponed until after 2025. In other words, Cathay Pacific will not launch the 777-9 model in the next four years.

Although the launch was delayed, Cathay Pacific did not stop the concept design of the cabin. According to ExecutiveTraveller, two designs by European design studio Yellow Window were shortlisted for Cathay Pacific’s 777-9 new first-class design candidates.

The first concept: 1-1-1 luxurious cocoon-like suite

According to the studio, the materials and colours of this design concept are inspired by contemporary Asian styles and provide the standards of first-class hotels. The cabin design is based on the concept of ‘deformation’. First-class cabin suites can be transformed into lounges, dining rooms, bedrooms and offices, creating a comfortable office space in the cloud.

The bottom of the seat module can be folded into a leg rest, and small luggage can be placed under the seat. Another ingenious feature is that the shelf where the folding dining table is placed is also equipped with LED lighting (brightness and color adjustable), a smart phone charger and a groove for a cup.

The belt in the picture hides a foldable surface, forming a long, completely flat bed.

In this design, a suite is set on both sides of the cabin, and a suite is set in the middle. Each suite has a "shading window" to protect passengers' privacy.

The second concept: 1-1 seat and sleep separation

According to the studio, this design concept utilizes the width of the 777's fuselage, is arranged horizontally in a 1-1 layout, and adopts a design that separates the seat and the bed. However, the studio did not elaborate on how passengers transition from sitting to sleep under this design. From the picture, the sleeping place is a bit narrow.

Directly in front of each passenger is a large flat-screen TV panel and a newspaper and magazine rack. There is a small base on the armrest, you can put your smartphone on hand, and there is a mirror on the corner shelf.

The curved panelling around each suite provides a degree of privacy, similar to Cathay Pacific’s current Boeing 777-300ER first class, but without sliding doors.