The Cathay Pacific 777-300ER deployment schedule for the Northern winter 2026/27 season has been published, with the 361-seat Boeing aircraft assigned to routes from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Cebu and Delhi across several dates.
What the 361-Seat Configuration Offers
The aircraft at the centre of this schedule is no ordinary 777-300ER. AeroRoutes and One Mile at a Time both confirm that the 361-seat variant carries Aria Suites in Business Class, a product One Mile at a Time reports Cathay Pacific unveiled in late 2024. For passengers on the routes listed below, that means access to the airline's newest premium cabin on what are, in some cases, relatively short sectors.
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Which Routes Are Scheduled
AeroRoutes reports that the 361-seat 777-300ER will operate Hong Kong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on selected dates in November 2026. The same aircraft is scheduled on Hong Kong to Cebu on 01 December 2026 and 01 January 2027, according to AeroRoutes.
On the Hong Kong to Delhi service, AeroRoutes reports the 361-seat aircraft will appear on flights CX679 and CX694, operating on all days except the 3rd, 4th and 6th of the relevant periods.
Where the Cathay Pacific 777-300ER Fits in Cathay's Fleet Plans
The 777-300ER remains a significant part of Cathay Pacific's long-haul fleet for now. One Mile at a Time reports that the airline has 35 Boeing 777-9s on order, with deliveries expected no earlier than 2027. Until that newer type arrives, the 361-seat 777-300ER with Aria Suites represents the sharpest product Cathay can put on a route.
From our perspective, the deployment of this configuration on shorter routes such as Bangkok and Cebu is notable. These are not the ultra-long sectors where premium cabin investment is easiest to justify, and its appearance there suggests Cathay is willing to use the product more broadly across its Hong Kong network rather than reserving it solely for flagship long-haul services.
The Bottom Line
Cathay Pacific's NW26/27 schedule places the 361-seat Boeing 777-300ER, complete with Aria Suites, on Bangkok, Cebu and Delhi services from Hong Kong. Passengers on those routes on the dates above will have access to the airline's newest Business Class product. The schedule as reported by AeroRoutes gives a clear picture of where this aircraft will be concentrated in the winter season ahead.
This article draws on reporting by AeroRoutes and One Mile at a Time.
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