Cathay Pacific News

Swire to showcase Betsy Beer from Cathay Pacific
In support of Cathay Pacific’s recent launch of Betsy Beer, the world’s first hand-crafted bottled beer specially brewed to be enjoyed at 35,000 feet, Swire Hotels and Swire Restaurants are collaborating with Hong Kong’s home carrier to deliver exceptional offers along with this innovative product.

Cathay Pacific adds new seasonal departure to Christchurch
Cathay Pacific will introduce a new seasonal service between Hong Kong and Christchurch from December 2017, directly linking the two cities by air for the first time and complementing the airline’s existing services to Auckland.

Cathay Pacific to launch Barcelona-Hong Kong route
Cathay Pacific is introducing a new four-times weekly seasonal service between Hong Kong and Barcelona from July 2nd, 2017, offering travellers an exciting getaway destination and directly linking two of the world’s most dynamic cities for the very first time.

Cathay Pacific signs codeshare deal with Air Canada
Cathay Pacific and Air Canada have signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Passengers of both airlines will be able to book travel to their final destination on a single ticket with through-checked bags as well as enjoy reciprocal mileage accrual and redemption benefits. Tickets will go on sale next week for travel beginning January 19th.

Cathay Pacific launches Hertz Rent A Car partnership
Cathay Pacific has signed a new partnership with Hertz Global, which sees the car rental company become the airline’s exclusive online car rental service provider. As a result, Marco Polo Club members are eligible to receive complimentary car class upgrades.

Cathay Pacific expands UK connections for summer 2017
On the back of strengthening demand for flights connecting Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, Cathay Pacific has announced that its current four-times-weekly service to Gatwick will become a daily operation from June 2017. In a further boost to the airline’s UK connectivity, Manchester will see the addition of a fifth weekly flight and become an all Airbus A350-900 operation in June.

Cathay Dragon takes to the skies for first time
Dragonair has officially been rebranded as Cathay Dragon, bringing the airline closer to Cathay Pacific in a launch that will provide customers with a more seamless travel experience across the airlines’ respective regional and international networks. At an unveiling ceremony at the newly-named Cathay Dragon House, the airline’s headquarters in Hong Kong, Cathay Dragon chief executive Algernon Yau said: “This is a momentous day in the history of Cathay Dragon and I am excited about the future of the airline and the fresh opportunities that our rebranding brings.

LATAM signs codeshare with Cathay Pacific
LATAM Airlines Brasil and Cathay Pacific Airways have entered into a codeshare agreement, offering passengers increased connectivity between South America and Asia. Both airlines are members of oneworld and this agreement further enhances the alliance.

Cathay Pacific launches direct Hong Kong flight from London Gatwick
Cathay Pacific Airways today saw its first flight take off from London Gatwick to Hong Kong. The only non-stop service connecting Gatwick and Hong Kong, it will also be Cathay Pacific’s first long-haul route in the UK to feature the brand new Airbus 350-900 aircraft. Ideally placed to serve both leisure and business travellers, the new four-times weekly service will operate from Gatwick’s South Terminal.

Cathay Pacific unveils new business class lounge
Cathay Pacific Airways has previewed its new Business Class Lounge at The Pier at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), following a comprehensive refurbishment. Located adjacent to Gate 65 in the North West concourse of HKIA, the new Business Class Lounge occupies a space of 3,306 square metres, with seating for 550 people.

Low fuel prices allow Cathay Pacific to drive up profit in tough environment
Cathay Pacific Group has reported an attributable profit of HK$6,000 million for 2015, rising from a profit of HK$3,150 million in 2014. Earnings per share were HK152.5 cents, compared to HK80.1 cents in the previous year. The group’s performance in 2015 was better than in 2014, with the business benefiting from low fuel prices.

Travelport inks deal with Cathay Pacific
Travelport is extending its multi-year content agreement with Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary Dragonair, which also sees the airlines sign up for Travelport’s industry leading merchandising solution known as Rich Content and Branding.