I flew in the ‘world’s best’ economy plane seat – here’s my honest verdict

Metro reviews the economy seat regularly voted the best in the world (Picture: Getty Images)

Cathay Pacific describes its economy cabin as the ‘world’s best’, promising seats of ‘unmatched comfort, delicious meal options, and an award-winning inflight entertainment system.’

And after flying return through the airline’s Hong Kong hub, I can safely say the claim is well grounded.

Founded in 1946, Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong’s flag carrier and one of Asia’s most respected airlines. It has the accolades to back it up, having been named World’s Best Economy Class and Top 3 World’s Best Airline in the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

So, what does a flight on this esteemed airline really look like?

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