I've long said Cathay Pacific's The Pier, First, is one of my favorite airport lounges, and it's certainly one of the reasons I prioritize requalifying for Oneworld Emerald status each year. But after visiting the newly renovated The Wing, First, I might have a new favorite lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).The renovated The Wing, First, doesn't dramatically rethink the experience that makes Cathay's first-class lounges so special. Instead, it offers many of the same strengths — like calm residential design, excellent dining and enjoyable wellness amenities — while making the experience more refined and a little easier to enjoy.The result may be Cathay Pacific's best lounge yet.AccessThe Wing, First, reopened April 22 following a major 11-month renovation. During what Cathay Pacific describes as the lounge's "initial reopening period," access is limited to passengers flying Cathay Pacific first class and Cathay Diamond members.KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUYThat means Oneworld Emerald members who aren't flying Cathay Pacific first class and don't have Diamond status with Cathay cannot currently visit The Wing, First. They can instead use The Pier, First, along with Cathay...
Cathay Pacific’s renovated The Wing, First may be its best lounge yet
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