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# Luxury Airport Lounges
Cathay Pacific opens The Cabin at Hong Kong International

By Tajah Charles | Published 2010-10-09 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathay-pacific-opens-the-cabin
References: [cathaypacific](http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/aboutus/pressroomdetails?refID=7c7f6c91ad16b210VgnVCM62000007d21c39____) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/businesstraveller/sets/72157625065114022/show/)

Airline Cathay Pacific has opened its new [passenger lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-upgrade-lounge) 'The Cabin' at Hong Kong International Airport. Designed by Fosters + Partners, the lounge introduces modern concepts while keeping the standard of comfort and convenience passengers expect. There are 5 themed areas, including The Reception, The IT Zone, The Deli, The Relaxing Bar and the Health Bar.

Built with state-of-the-art technology and constructed with lavish materials, a highlight of the [1,339 square meter lounge space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cayman-club) is the newly innovative ‘Cathay Solus Chair,' a [multipurpose unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/departures-seating) featuring its own power outlet.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.4/10
- Popularity: 63% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Luxury Airport Lounges:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing airport lounges with modern concepts and state-of-the-art technology to enhance the passenger experience.
- **Themed Lounge Areas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating themed areas within airport lounges to cater to different passenger preferences and enhance their comfort and convenience.
- **Multipurpose Lounge Chairs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing multipurpose lounge chairs with built-in power outlets to provide passengers with convenient charging options.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Airlines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with architects and designers to create luxury airport lounges that elevate the airline's brand image and improve customer satisfaction.
- **Airport Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investing in the development of innovative lounge design concepts and technology to attract and retain high-end passengers and increase revenue.
- **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and producing multipurpose lounge chairs with integrated power outlets to meet the growing demand for functional and comfortable airport seating solutions.

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