Cathay Crusade 2025

• Cathay Pacific Lounge, Singapore Changi Airport
• The Bridge Lounge, Hong Kong International Airport
• St Regis Shanghai On The Bund
• Cathay Pacific Lounge, Shanghai Pudong Airport
• The Silveri, McGallery

I was super excited that this opened after a 5-year closure from April 2020 and opened just in time for my hopping through HKIA! I stalked a fancy review of this lounge here prior heh.

• Location: Terminal 1, airside, level 6 near Gates 35.
• Operating Hours: from 5:30am until the last Cathay Pacific departure, which ranges between 12:30 and 3:30am.
• Access: Cathay Oneworld Business Class, First Class + OneWorld Sapphire and Emerald passengers.

The lounge is easy to spot from far away from its classic CX signage and a staff standing by to welcome guests before heading down the escalator for validation of boarding passes. This is a huge spot, at 2,700m² with capacity for over 500 passengers! CX lounges all follow the same design which makes it both familiar and exciting at the same time haha.

The Noodle Bar + The Nook

Located to the left of the entrance, the section is the place to satisfy Chinese food cravings as you’ll find the iconic Noodle Bar as well as a buffet spread of dim sum and dumplings etc. It is a crazy busy spot at just past 6:30am and trying to take better pics just got me glares so I tried.

Seats here are made up booth seats, communal tables and high chairs facing the tarmac. Good luck finding a seat though as this place is seriously bustling much like a Hong Kong dim sum restaurant.

Further inwards is The Nook, where a much quieter space is available, made up of small group seatings with tarmac views available throughout an entire length. There is also quiet zone which seemed too private for me to take pics, but comfy sofa seats good for naps perhaps?

I think the reason why The Nook is quieter is because its a walk from the Noodle Bar, although it comes with its own drinks station and a new concept featuring Chinese hot snacks like scallion pancake, black sesame ball etc. One can of course bring food from any station to your seat but suppose more prefers convenience of sitting close to the favorite food type.

I was finally able to take a proper look at the alcohol available in The Nook – a printed menu indicates the wines available and a staff is on hand to pour you your desired choice. Bubbles here is Drappier Brut which I found just alright.

The Food Hall + The Bar

Turning right at the entrance of the lounge will lead you to international culinary delights like sausages, cheeses, bakes etc. This is a self-serve “canteen” concept where you can just grab items off the line up and while still busy, this spot feels more peaceful than the other side.

In terms of seats, the food hall name is rather apt as seats here are laid out rather aligned with the ‘canteen’ theme, with large dining tables laid out ideal for big groups.

Inwards from the Food Hall is the Bar – a full service tended bar offering cocktails, mocktails, spirits etc, alongside Barista coffee – I really enjoyed my cup of soy milk latte!

There is also a handful of snacks at this area but didn’t look too inviting.

Facilities

Due to my red-eye fatigue, I didn’t check out any facilities at all but the space apparently has relaxation room, showers, washrooms, luggage storage facilities,

Service

Low-touch so nothing to complain about; soiled plates were cleared fast which was nice.

In Summary,

Probably one the best ways to spend a layover in HKIA!