Discovery, Cathay Pacific’s iconic inflight magazine, gets a brand-new look

Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled a brand-new look for Discovery, the airline’s highly regarded inflight magazine. The publication has undergone a complete revamp, with a fresh look and new editorial direction that echoes the Cathay Pacific brand promise of a “Life Well Travelled”, creating a better experience for passengers across all points in the journey.

Starting from the July 2015 issue, Discovery is following the Life Well Travelled brand promise by looking at how travel changes people and encouraging readers to think about why they travel. The magazine features original and inspirational articles from respected local and international contributors, including explorers, chefs, philosophers and artists, as well as top-notch travel writers and photographers.

Inside the magazine for the July issue, in the Heritage section, the article “Blinded by the Brand” looks at the human stories behind some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. In the Thinking East and West section, two philosophers, one Western and one Chinese, examine seemingly familiar topics from their unique viewpoints. And well-travelled contributors capture highly personal and emotive moments in “The First Time I Ever Saw” and “The Hardest Discovery” in the Inspiration and Exploration sections.

The entertainment guide in Discovery has also been given a new look, with film, TV and music critics guiding passengers through an ever-wider selection of on-board content. Regular features include 7 Essential Scenes and a curated arthouse feature, World Film Club.

To celebrate the magazine revamp, the July issue of Discovery is being produced as a special collector’s edition with four separate covers – each based on the theme “The New Age of Discovery” – by four leading Hong Kong-based artists, including Katrina Teh, Michael Lam, Peter Ross and Sandra Rauch.

Cathay Pacific passengers have the opportunity to share moments from their own well-travelled lives through a Discovery competition that’s being run on Facebook and Instagram from 1 to 14 July. Passengers can upload a photo and description on any of the aforementioned platforms with the tag #cathaydiscovery. Ten shortlisted entries will be given the four limited edition prints of the July collector’s edition. The photograph and words submitted by the overall winner will be featured in the September issue of Discovery.

Cathay Pacific opens new lounge at NAIA

Cathay Pacific Airways will open a new lounge for passengers travelling out of Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. Located at Level 4 near Gate 114 in Manila NAIA Terminal 3, the lounge adopts the new Studioilse design template first used in the airline’s lounge at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

The Manila lounge measures 650 square metres which is almost twice as large as the previous lounge at Manila Airport Terminal 1, and can seat approximately 135 people. The brand-new lounge offers a comfortable environment and understated luxury for First and Business Class passengers to relax before their flight.

Designed by Studioilse, the London-based design studio led by Ilse Crawford, the aim is to bring to life Cathay Pacific’s new brand design ethos, and to create an environment that helps passengers feel relaxed, engaging the senses and focusing on wellbeing as a core principle. This has been achieved by working with warm, natural materials like wood and stone, softening the acoustics where possible and adopting a considered approach to lighting.

Cherry wood walls and a limestone floor are framed with details such as glazed screens, green ceramic tiles in The Noodle Bar, bronze highlights in the main entrance and brass in the Bar. The extensive use of plants gives colour and life to the space, while works by Philippine artists add an element of local culture.

The overall feeling of the lounge is of a domestic space, more like a living room than an airline lounge. Natural sunlight filters through the windows. Designer furniture and lighting have been carefully selected for practicality and comfort. Bespoke chairs and side tables with in-built lamps and sockets are placed by the windows where passengers can enjoy the view of the airport runway and beyond. The Bureau provides three individual workstations with dual operating system iMacs and printers. Free Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the lounge.

With a greater focus on food and beverage services, the dining area features Cathay Pacific’s signature Noodle Bar, a popular facility at the airline’s world-renowned lounges at Hong Kong International Airport, which offers a selection of Asian noodles including dandan mien and wonton noodle soup, freshly prepared by a chef. During the morning hours until 11:00am, an authentic Philippine breakfast will also be offered. Another dining highlight is the Bar, where passengers can enjoy a wide selection of tapas, desserts, freshly blended cocktails and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

The new lounge in Manila is designed above all to reflect the Cathay Pacific brand experience and to offer passengers both relaxation and enjoyment, whether they are returning home to Hong Kong or starting on a longer journey.

Cathay Pacific opens new lounge at NAIA

Cathay Pacific Airways will open a new lounge for passengers travelling out of Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. Located at Level 4 near Gate 114 in Manila NAIA Terminal 3, the lounge adopts the new Studioilse design template first used in the airline’s lounge at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

The Manila lounge measures 650 square metres which is almost twice as large as the previous lounge at Manila Airport Terminal 1, and can seat approximately 135 people. The brand-new lounge offers a comfortable environment and understated luxury for First and Business Class passengers to relax before their flight.

Designed by Studioilse, the London-based design studio led by Ilse Crawford, the aim is to bring to life Cathay Pacific’s new brand design ethos, and to create an environment that helps passengers feel relaxed, engaging the senses and focusing on wellbeing as a core principle. This has been achieved by working with warm, natural materials like wood and stone, softening the acoustics where possible and adopting a considered approach to lighting.

Cherry wood walls and a limestone floor are framed with details such as glazed screens, green ceramic tiles in The Noodle Bar, bronze highlights in the main entrance and brass in the Bar. The extensive use of plants gives colour and life to the space, while works by Philippine artists add an element of local culture.

The overall feeling of the lounge is of a domestic space, more like a living room than an airline lounge. Natural sunlight filters through the windows. Designer furniture and lighting have been carefully selected for practicality and comfort. Bespoke chairs and side tables with in-built lamps and sockets are placed by the windows where passengers can enjoy the view of the airport runway and beyond. The Bureau provides three individual workstations with dual operating system iMacs and printers. Free Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the lounge.

With a greater focus on food and beverage services, the dining area features Cathay Pacific’s signature Noodle Bar, a popular facility at the airline’s world-renowned lounges at Hong Kong International Airport, which offers a selection of Asian noodles including dandan mien and wonton noodle soup, freshly prepared by a chef. During the morning hours until 11:00am, an authentic Philippine breakfast will also be offered. Another dining highlight is the Bar, where passengers can enjoy a wide selection of tapas, desserts, freshly blended cocktails and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

The new lounge in Manila is designed above all to reflect the Cathay Pacific brand experience and to offer passengers both relaxation and enjoyment, whether they are returning home to Hong Kong or starting on a longer journey.

More Reasons to Travel with Citi PremierMiles this Summer

Summer is in the air and it’s the perfect time to pack and fly with more flights and more sights from the Citi PremierMiles Card.

Not sure where to go? Choose from a multitude of destinations now that Citi has teamed up with new airline partners: Etihad Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Eva Air, and Malaysia Airlines. You can now fly using your Citi PremierMiles rewards with over 60 airlines including Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Philippine Airlines and Thai Airways.

Need somewhere to stay? Citi PremierMiles also teamed up with Hilton HHonors Worldwide and Intercontinental Hotel Group, offering you the chance to redeem free stays with your PremierMiles. You can use your miles in Hilton Hhonors Worldwide at a rate of 1 PremierMile to 1.5 Hhonors points, and in Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) Rewards Club at a rate of 1 PremierMile to 1 IHG point.

According to Consumer Business Manager Bea Tan for Citi Philippines, travel continues to be a strong aspiration for many Filipinos. “This is why Citi PremierMiles continues to attract clients as we strengthen our wide suite of travel-focused rewards. Indeed, this is one card you want to take with you wherever you go – either to earn the miles or to redeem them, plus of course experience exclusive privileges.”

Keep using your Citi PremierMiles to book your flights and accumulate more air miles for free flights. Every P30 spend for PremierMiles Platinum or P40 for PremierMiles earns you 1 PremierMile. Simply convert your PremierMiles to air miles of your preferred frequent flyer program, including Asia Miles, Executive Club, KrisFlyer, Mabuhay Miles, Royal Orchid Plus, SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Evergreen/ Infinity Mileagelands, Garuda Frequent Flyer, and Enrich. One PremierMile equals one air mile.

What’s more, you can even use your PremierMiles to pay off various travel expenses, like cruises and car rentals. And if you’re flying from Manila, don’t forget to use your PremierMiles card for complimentary access to the MIASCOR lounge at NAIA 1, regardless of airline or class you fly, for a relaxing wait at the airport.

Of course, your PremierMiles never expire so accumulate and keep them for as long as you want, until you decide to exchange them for free flights or upgrades or what other travel reward your heart desires.

Finally, you are assured of peace of mind when you travel as Citi PremierMiles has a range of travel inconvenience protection from Missed Flight Protection to Delayed/Cancelled Flight Protection to Delayed Luggage Protection to Lost Luggage Protection.

More Reasons to Travel with Citi PremierMiles this Summer

Summer is in the air and it’s the perfect time to pack and fly with more flights and more sights from the Citi PremierMiles Card.

Not sure where to go? Choose from a multitude of destinations now that Citi has teamed up with new airline partners: Etihad Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Eva Air, and Malaysia Airlines. You can now fly using your Citi PremierMiles rewards with over 60 airlines including Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Philippine Airlines and Thai Airways.

Need somewhere to stay? Citi PremierMiles also teamed up with Hilton HHonors Worldwide and Intercontinental Hotel Group, offering you the chance to redeem free stays with your PremierMiles. You can use your miles in Hilton Hhonors Worldwide at a rate of 1 PremierMile to 1.5 Hhonors points, and in Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) Rewards Club at a rate of 1 PremierMile to 1 IHG point.

According to Consumer Business Manager Bea Tan for Citi Philippines, travel continues to be a strong aspiration for many Filipinos. “This is why Citi PremierMiles continues to attract clients as we strengthen our wide suite of travel-focused rewards. Indeed, this is one card you want to take with you wherever you go – either to earn the miles or to redeem them, plus of course experience exclusive privileges.”

Keep using your Citi PremierMiles to book your flights and accumulate more air miles for free flights. Every P30 spend for PremierMiles Platinum or P40 for PremierMiles earns you 1 PremierMile. Simply convert your PremierMiles to air miles of your preferred frequent flyer program, including Asia Miles, Executive Club, KrisFlyer, Mabuhay Miles, Royal Orchid Plus, SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Evergreen/ Infinity Mileagelands, Garuda Frequent Flyer, and Enrich. One PremierMile equals one air mile.

What’s more, you can even use your PremierMiles to pay off various travel expenses, like cruises and car rentals. And if you’re flying from Manila, don’t forget to use your PremierMiles card for complimentary access to the MIASCOR lounge at NAIA 1, regardless of airline or class you fly, for a relaxing wait at the airport.

Of course, your PremierMiles never expire so accumulate and keep them for as long as you want, until you decide to exchange them for free flights or upgrades or what other travel reward your heart desires.

Finally, you are assured of peace of mind when you travel as Citi PremierMiles has a range of travel inconvenience protection from Missed Flight Protection to Delayed/Cancelled Flight Protection to Delayed Luggage Protection to Lost Luggage Protection.