My start flight on Hong Kong Airlines was a slap-up one. Hong Kong Airlines offered excellent service and comfort onboard its A350-900 in business class.

Hong Kong Airlines does offer online cheque-in on some flights, but I was unable to issue boarding passes online for my flight from Los Angeles. Thus, I was forced to visit a counter for a paper boarding pass. Hong Kong Airlines operates out of the Tom Bradly International Terminal at LAX. While the economy grade lines were quite long, at that place was no wait in the business course cheque-in long. Shortly, I was on my way to the Los Angeles International Lounge for about 45 minutes prior to boarding.

Boarding began fifteen minutes late due to a late-arriving aircraft from Hong Kong. Nevertheless, we ended up taking off on fourth dimension.

Hong Kong Airlines 69
Los Angeles (LAX) – Hong Kong (HKG)
Monday, November 12, 2018
Depart: 10:45 AM
Arrive: 6:35 PM+1
Duration: 15hr, 50min
Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
Seat: 12K (Business Class)

I was welcomed onboard by a flight attendant and directed to my seat in row 12, the first row of business class.

Hong Kong Airlines A350 Business organisation Class Seat

Hong Kong Airlines has two types of business class seats aboard its fleet of five A350-900s. One shipping currently has contrary herringbone seats while four others, including mine, offer a staggered business course seat. Both types of seats offer direct alley access to each customer and both cabins include 33 seats. The "older" seats on my flight are outfitted in red textile with Chiense characters.

Note, the staggered 1-2-1 configuration offer more private seats in even-numbered rows and "honeymoon" seats in odd-numbered rows.

I ended up with a bulkhead window seat in row 12:

Lights, plugs, and a rider service unit were available. Storage is express though the cabinet offered a place for my passport, wallet, and mobile telephone.

I was surprised that this relatively new airplane (less than a twelvemonth former) was already showing signs of wear both in the repast tabular array and armrest:

Note that the seats require a shoulder strap as well as a lap-belt for take-off and landing.

I found the seats to exist very comfortable and ended upward sleeping for over 12 hours…a glorious rest considering the flight left at ten:45AM (though I had stayed up the night earlier). Bedding is average…the blanket is the same blanket I recently experienced in Norwegian Air Premium Class; a bit too short for my liking. One reason I slept so well is because the cabin was cold…ice cold. I usually take my socks off when I sleep, only not on this flight; it was besides chilly and the blanket besides pocket-size. There was no individuals air nozzles, but information technology did not matter (HX's fifth A350-900 has air nozzles). The entire flight was bathed in daylight, merely the window shades keep the cabin the night.

Hong Kong Airlines A350 Business Class IFE + Wi-Fi

Let's start with wi-fi. 15 hours is a long time to become without wi-fi, but my goodness…prices are horrible. I connected only briefly due to the $22.99/100MB pricing. Fifty-fifty with automatic updates turned off, past the time my imessage and Outlook inbox updated, the 100MB was gone.

I watched The Terminal (always neat) earlier going to sleep, noting the flight had a nice selection of movies, TV shows, games, as well every bit two alive Television channels.. I don't get any audio (to speak of) when flying United and always appreciate a overnice collection of classical musical. Here, I also enjoyed a Disney Jazz CD.

FYI, cheap noise-cancelling headphones were provided and I recommend you bring your own.

But my favorite IFE was the tailcam, which offered superb Hd video equally nosotros flew from Los Angeles to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Airlines A350 Concern Class Meals

I loved the menus themselves. The artwork on it was unique and visually appealing.

Prior to takeoff, FAs offered a choice of water or orange juice.

A bottle of Evian water was also present in the seat console.

Immediately later takeoff, table cloths were laid for lunch. A small ramekin of mixed nuts was provided with choice of drink and a hot towel.

Newspapers were besides provided.

Lunch

Overall, lunch was superb. The appetizers (smoked salmon, capicola, fennel salad) were just okay and the soup was lukewarm and tasteless, but the lamb cutlets were tremendous and so was the polenta. Delicious and flavorful, I was left very content. Garlic bread was likewise offered that was strong in favor and pipe hot.

But the meal got even meliorate, with an excellent cheese course followed by an apple rhubarb tart. The tart was accompanied by espresso, which was strong (just the way I like it). Cappuccinos are not bachelor onboard.

I truly enjoyed this repast and a full stomach helped me to quickly fall asleep.

Mid-Flight Snack

FA sets up a display of snacks in the galley immediately after the meal. These included donuts, packaged pretzels and nuts, and whole fruit.

Dinner

ninety minutes prior to landing, dinner was served. The repast began with a fruit course. I ordered Chasseur chicken with risotto and vegetables, served with more than garlic bread. The chicken was fatty, only the risotto good. Dessert was a raspberry chocolate mousse cake.

I enjoyed one time more than espresso before landing.

Hong Kong Airlines A350 Business Class Service

The coiffure was immature on this flight, but very professional and attentive. I was addressed as "Mr. Klint" by the two FAs working my side of the aisle and appreciated that they frequently monitored the cabin during the meal services. The crew did indeed look like the in-flight magazine ad below, but where not at all giddy or laidback.

Hong Kong Airlines A350 Business concern Class Amenities

Slippers and an amenity kit were provided. My anxiety aren't huge, but the "large" slippers were still far too modest. The amenity kit included L'Occitane civilities, toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, eye shade, and ear plugs.

I brought my own pajamas and changed into them after takeoff.

Hong Kong Airlines A350 Business Class Lavatories

Lavatories were clean, though I was surprised that the mirror was shattered in the lavatory on my side of the motel. At a later on bespeak in the flying, some 50'Occitane mitt cremes were added to the lavatory.

CONCLUSION

Hong Kong Airlines met or exceeded all my expectations. I enjoyed my flying and would non hesitate to recommend this airline to others. Would I return at normal prices? Probably not, but only because I'd rather use miles before dropping $4K on any ticket.

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Here are a few more than pictures from the flight: