The best replacement for cathay is emirates.

The best alternatives to cathay are rated as following:
★★★★★  emirates
★★★★★  singapore airlines
★★★  eva
★★  golden village
★★  air canada
★  gv
★  grand cathay
  sia
  eva air
  jal
  asiana

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