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Breaking Travel News interview: Adrian Bastow, UK head of sales and marketing, Cathay Pacific
Having recently taken over as head of sales for the UK and Ireland at Cathay Pacific, Adrian Bastow was charged with launched the airline’s new route out of Manchester Airport to Hong Kong. But with trust in the Asian aviation sector dented by a spate of recent accidents, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here catches up with him in London to see how the market is responding.
Cathay Pacific adds three weekly flights to San Francisco
Cathay Pacific Airways will launch an additional three-times-weekly direct service between Hong Kong and San Francisco on June 11th 2015. The three extra flights, operating as CX892/893, will bring the total number of Cathay Pacific flights between Hong Kong and San Francisco to 17 a week, providing more choice, greater convenience and improved connectivity for passengers travelling through the Hong Kong hub to the West Coast of the United States.
Cathay Pacific unveils new amenity kits
Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled its new range of amenity kits for First and Business Class passengers on long-haul flights which feature natural skincare products from renowned Australian brands Aesop and Jurlique, respectively.
New marketing leadership for Cathay Pacific in UK
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced the appointment of Adrian Bastow as head of sales and marketing for the UK and Ireland. Based at the airline’s UK head office in London, Bastow will be responsible for all online and offline sales and marketing activities in both the UK and Ireland.
Cathay Pacific Airways launches Boston route
Cathay Pacific Airways is launching a new four-times-weekly non-stop service from Hong Kong to Boston, Massachusetts, on 2 May 2015, subject to government approval. The new service will provide the first direct link between New England and Hong Kong.
Cathay Pacific steps up inflight menu
Cathay Pacific Airways has joined with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to create a unique inflight menu featuring contemporary fine-dining with a classical twist. The menu will be offered to the airline’s passengers travelling in First Class between Hong Kong and London from September to December this year.
Cathay sees revenues rise despite challenging conditions
Cathay Pacific Group has announced positive financial results through the first half of 2013, with revenues and profits rising despite a challenging operating environment. Passenger revenue at the group increased by 4.4 per cent to HK$36,520 million in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period in 2013.
Management changes for Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced the appointment of three new directors in the airline. Dane Cheng will take up the position of director sales and marketing, responsible for all sales and marketing activities worldwide for both Cathay Pacific and Dragonair.
Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways in code-share deal
Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways have launched a new code-share agreement between the two oneworld alliance airlines. Under a strategic agreement with its oneworld partner - Qatar Airways - Cathay Pacific first started servicing Doha directly on 30 March 2014.
Cathay Pacific Airways to fly from Hong Kong to Manchester
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced it will launch a four-times-weekly service between Manchester and Hong Kong with effect from December 8th 2014. Tickets for the service are now open for sale. Manchester Airport is the UK’s third biggest airport, the international gateway to the North of England, with over 20.8 million passengers per year, serving 200 plus destinations.
Cathay Pacific boosts profits in challenging environment
Cathay Pacific Group has announced an attributable profit of HK$2,620 million for 2013, compared to a profit of HK$862 million in the previous year. Turnover for the year increased by 1.1 per cent to HK$100,484 million. The improvement in the Group’s performance in 2013 was largely due to the strengthening of its passenger business and the positive impact of measures introduced in 2012 to protect the business from the high price of jet fuel.
Cathay Pacific launches Hong Kong-Doha deal with Qatar Airways
Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways, members of the oneworld alliance, have announced a strategic agreement on services operated by both airlines between Hong Kong and Doha, effective March 30th 2014. The agreement between the two airlines is expected to generate a wide range of benefits for customers. Under the new agreement, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways will each operate one flight between Hong Kong and Qatar daily, offering premium products and services to passengers travelling to and from the two cities.