The early bird certainly gets the worm, or in this case a fantastic fare to Europe with Cathay Pacific's Earlybird sale.

On sale now, the airline is not only offering Economy fares across Europe, but also great value for money fares for its new Premium Economy class. Fares start from as little as $1,646* from Melbourne to Rome in Economy and $3,200* from Sydney to Paris in Premium Economy.

On sale from 13 September – 31 December, flights are available from all Australian ports to London, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, Frankfurt, Rome and Moscow for departures from 01 April 2013 to 31 October 2013.

Arrive in Europe well-rested with Cathay Pacific's new Economy and Premium Economy cabins that are now available on flights from Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. Brisbane and Cairns will feature the new cabins from October.

The airline's new Economy seats not only offer more leg room, but more living and personal storage space as well as a high-resolution 9-inch personal televisions with a touch screen. A USB outlet and an iPod/iPhone outlet also allows passengers to connect their own mobile devices to view content through the personal television.

Cathay Pacific's new Premium Economy also features a host of extras, including special check-in facilities, priority boarding and an extra luggage allowance.

Once onboard guests will enjoy newly designed and deeply cushioned seats, extra leg room and a seat pitch of 38 inches - six more inches than Economy, as well as a glass of champagne or orange juice on take-off and an enhanced meal selection, with choices that you would also find in Business Class.

The new seat also features a large meal table, cocktail table, footrest, a 10.6-inch personal television, an in-seat power outlet, a multi-port connector for personal devices and extra personal stowage space.

To book your ticket or for more information visit www.cathaypacific.com.au