u/MaxG650

Hello everyone, looking to book an award ticket on vacation LHR-HKG (spending few days in the city then meeting friends elsewhere in southeast Asia). I can book business for 91k miles, or first for 125k miles. The taxes and fees are the same (4500 HKD, which is absurd but classic flying out of LHR). I've flown Cathay J on shorter flights and it was excellent.

I've heard Cathay first is a bit dated (read some reviews too). I wouldn't pay the cash premium to fly first over business, but 34k miles doesn't seem like too much. And first class is always a treat to fly. What would you guys suggest in this situation, especially if you've flown Cathay J/F before.