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<p>So a few thoughts about Cathay Pacific, as a reference point to compare to Qatar Airways and British Airways later:</p>
<p><strong>Mobile app</strong></p>
<p>Cathay has improved its mobile app in recent years, but it is still a bit buggy. It has the usual features, such as profile/points accrual information, flight schedules, and the option to book flights through the app (it also wins a huge bonus from me for accepting Apple Pay).</p>
<p>The app also provides mobile boarding passes, which is becoming standard and is a feature I use almost every time I fly Cathay. Checking in via the app and downloading a boarding pass without having to speak to a single employee at the airport is true bliss.</p>
<p><strong>Lounges</strong></p>
<p>Frequent travelers have their favorite lounges, and CX has four of them at Hong Kong International Airport. The newest and flashiest is The Pier, near gate 60. It is absolutely huge, has CX’s famous noodle bar (dan dan noodles FTW), a long bar, hot and cold buffet, and a quaint little coffee stand. Almost all seats have electrical outlets and USB ports to charge devices.</p>
<p>The Wing is near immigration and is, therefore, the most popular. It also has a noodle bar and long bar but is often extremely crowded. The Bridge is probably my second favorite, and offers a lot of bread-based dishes like pizza, sandwiches, and paninis, while The Cabin is a darker lounge with fewer food options, but is well-known for its fruit smoothies.</p>
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