Cathay Pacific opens new lounge at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Cathay Pacific Airways last week opened a brand new lounge for First and Business Class passengers departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Located on Level 4 in the Departure Hall of Terminal 1, the newly renovated Taipei lounge features the airline’s new lounge design.
The 1,253 square metre lounge can seat up to 245 guests, and offers “a comfortable environment, with an emphasis on understated luxury, where First and Business Class passengers can relax before their flight.”
Living room-like lounge Designed by Studioilse, a London-based design studio led by Ilse Crawford, the lounge showcases Cathay Pacific’s new brand design ethos - a focus on relaxation, engaging the senses, and overall wellbeing. Lots of warm, natural materials like wood and stone have been employed throughout the lounge to create a living room-like atmosphere, rather than that of an airport lounge.
New Solo Chair The Taipei lounge is the first to feature Cathay Pacific’s new Solo Chair, a wide seat with high partitions on either side to give passengers privacy. Each chair also has a side table, reading lamp and a coat hook.
Taiwanese beef noodle soup Dining options include the airline’s signature Noodle Bar, offering a selection of noodle soups. Lounge guests can also enjoy Taiwanese favourites such as Minced Pork Rice and Bubble Milk Tea.The Food Hall offers a selection of lighter items such as cold cuts, cheeses, salads, fruits, desserts and tapasCocktails and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages are served at the Bar.
The new Taipei lounge Workstations and free Wi-Fi access are also available in the lounge. Cathay Pacific has also introduced its latest on-board wine promotion. Three red and two white wines from Bordeaux, and four premium Argentinian red wines will be served to First and Business Class passengers on board Cathay Pacific's long-haul flights from November/December. First Class wine selection: Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2011, Château Bouscaut Blanc 2012, Château Haut-Bergey 2005, Chateau Olivier Red 2009 and Domaine de Chevalier 2012.
Five wines from Bordeaux for First Class passengers Business Class wine selection: Andeluna 1300, Malbec 2014, Las Perdices Reserva, Malbec 2013, Mendoza Vineyards Gran Reserva, Malbec 2012 and Bodega Ruca Malen Yauquen, Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2014.
Four fine wines from Argentina available to Business Class passengers
