Cathay Pacific :: HKG-LAX :: Sep 2012

CX 884 Flight	HKG Hong Kong		LAX Los Angeles
Economy Class	7,255 miles		13:15 Flying Time

We were on board one of the few Boeing 777-300ER in the 3-class configuration, featuring the latest Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class cabins.  Everything seemed routine as one would expect on a typical Cathay Pacific long haul flight.  Immigration forms and menu were handed out after airborne, followed by cocktail and lunch service.

Lunch
Appetizer	Creamy vegetable salad with ham
Main Course	Hong Kong style dry beef curry on steamed jasmine rice  -or- Braised chicken with tomato, mushroom and oregano sauce, parsley and mashed potatoes, green beans and carrots -or- Penne pasta with creamy tomato mushroom sauce, oregano, feta cheese and green peas
Dessert	Chocolate flavor Haagen-Dazs ice cream

    

Despite cabin lights were dimmed and window shades were closed after meal service, passengers were wide-awake and energetic as their body clocks were telling them it was too early to sleep.  Requests for cup noodles never stopped until half way over the Pacific Ocean.

This aircraft is equipped with the newest inflight entertainment system in economy class.  In addition to the 9-inch touch screen personal television, passengers are now able to stream their iPhone media and watch it over the personal television using a special cable.  For me I found the selection of movies and TV programmes on Studio^CX fabulous enough to keep me occupied for the whole flight.  After spending hours watching The five-year engagement, American Reunion, What to expect when you're expecting, Love in the buff, I finally managed to get some sleep.  The cabin was cold enough to warrant an undisturbed rest also.

By the time I woke up, we were soon reaching the coast of California and breakfast service was about to commence.  Cabin crew came around with a selection of fruit juices and water.  Breakfast trays were distributed soon after that.

Breakfast
Appetizer	Seasonal fresh fruits Fruit Yoghurt
Main Course	Omelette with creamy spinach, streaky bacon, hash brown, baked beans and baked tomato with herb -or- Braised seafood with egg noodles and choy sum

Headphones were collected and cabin was secured in preparation for the landing.  Our plane headed towards the east and flew over Downtown L.A. before making a 180-degree turn somewhere over East L.A. and City of Commerce to align with the landing path of Runway 24R.  The early morning arrival allowed us to park at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, which had saved us a shuttle bus ride from the remote stand at the far west end of the airport.

Cathay Pacific :: ICN-HKG :: Sep 2012

CX 411 Flight	ICN Seoul Incheon		HKG Hong Kong
Economy Class	1,282 miles		3:35 Flying Time

Our ride arrived from Hong Kong ahead of schedule.  There was a change of equipment from 33B to 330 that featured the oldest cabin products.  This did not come with a surprise as last minute equipment swap is normal practice on Cathay Pacific's regional flights.  On the positive note, most passengers had got an extra seat as a result of the increased capacity of this aircraft.

If you are hoping to sample authentic Korean cuisine on this flight, you may be disappointed.  The meals served on this flight were prepared by Cathay Pacific Catering Services in Hong Kong.  Among the two choices available, one was meant to be a Korean dish yet it did not turn out to be too "Korean."  Instead of a proper dessert, a cookie was served.

Lunch
Appetizer	Seasonal fresh fruits
Main Course	Braised pork with yellow bean sauce and steamed jasmine rice -or- Baked basa in Korean gravy, steamed jasmine rice, sauteed mushroom and big bean sprouts
Dessert	Macadamia short bread cookie

    

Cathay Pacific :: HKG-ICN :: Sep 2012

CX 434 Flight	HKG Hong Kong		ICN Seoul Incheon
Economy Class	1,282 miles		3:35 Flying Time

    

Breakfast
Appetizer	Seasonal fresh fruits Fruit Yoghurt
Main Course	Braised chicken with mixed vegetable in light soya sauce, rice vermicelli and choy sum -or- Baked egg with ham and cheese, streaky bacon, chicken sausage, fried potatoes, herb cherry tomato

    

Cathay Pacific :: SYD-HKG :: Aug 2012

CX 100 Flight	SYD Sydney		HKG Hong Kong
Economy Class	4,599 miles		9:35 Flying Time

Cocktail service: apple juice with peanuts

Lunch
Appetizer	Sesame marinated chicken, carrot and cucumber salad
Main Course	Soy braised chicken with black mushrooms, steamed jasmine rice and mixed vegetables -or- Braised beef in stout with mashed potatoes, beans and carrots -or- Tortellini with tomato and chilli sauce, crumbled feta and zucchini
Dessert	Banana cake with chopped almond

Refreshment
Appetizer	Seasonal fresh fruit
Main Course	Stir-fried Fukien noodles with black pepper beef, carrot and kailan -or- Ham and cheese panini
Dessert	Weiss mango and vanilla ice cream sherbet bar

Cathay Pacific :: HKG-SYD :: Aug 2012

CX 161 Flight	HKG Hong Kong		SYD Sydney
Business Class	4,599 miles		9:15 Flying Time

Dinner
Starter	Smoked gravlax salmon with green and white asparagus
Salad	Mixed seasonal salad with balsamic vinegar dressing
Main Course	Hong Kong style curry prawns, steamed jasmine rice, jade melon with red melar seeds and garlic -or- Pan-fried lamb loin with Madeira sauce, chive new potatoes and ratatouille -or- Chicken teriyaki with steamed Japanese rice and seasonal vegetables -or- Wild mushroom and ricotta cheese agnolotti with tomato concasse and cherry tomato
Cheese and Dessert	Fourme d'Ambert, Cheddar, Reblochon with green apple, quince paste and crackers Fresh seasonal fruits Yuze and milk chocolate mousse cake with pear chutney