In today’s premium cabins, the latest flex isn’t Champagne or caviar—or even a sliding door. It’s quiet luxury. Business class has been edging toward residential elegance for years, but on a recent long-haul flight ensconced in Cathay Pacific’s new , this trend felt fully realized.

The details prove the point: The suite’s accent-light fixture could sit comfortably in a midcentury-modern living room (and can even be tuned to your ideal hue). Nearly every surface is textured and inviting to the touch—even the lie-flat bed is wrapped in ethically sourced wool—and storage cubbies close with the hush of bespoke cabinetry. “This is a space that adapts to travelers’ needs and feels effortlessly personal,” says Cindy Lam, Cathay Pacific’s senior vice president, Americas.

The Hong Kong–based carr

See Full Page