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Cathay Pacific’s service to Adelaide takes off

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Dana Ermolenko
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Cathay Pacific has made its much-anticipated return to Adelaide with the launch of its thrice-weekly seasonal service connecting Hong Kong with the South Australian capital. The first flight took off from Hong Kong International Airport just before midnight yesterday (11 November) and arrived in Adelaide this morning.  Cathay Pacific’s new service reestablishes an important direct connection between these two vibrant cities, supporting enhanced travel, trade and cultural exchange between Asia and Australia. 

Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau commented: “We are delighted to return to Adelaide, a city we have a long history with having first launched flights in 1992. Adelaide is a dynamic city on the South Australia coast that offers visitors incredible culinary delights, world-renowned wines, stunning natural attractions, and much more. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard to experience our signature Cathay Pacific service, whether they are flying to this dynamic city, our home hub, or beyond.”

Travellers can enjoy the comfort of Cathay Pacific’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft when flying between Hong Kong and Adelaide. The aircraft is equipped to deliver a premium experience in every cabin with fully flat beds in Business, spacious seats in Premium Economy, and comfort in the airline’s awarding-winning Economy cabin. ​ 

Customers can also enjoy the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment experience during their journey, along with inflight menus developed in collaboration with Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurants on flights departing Hong Kong. 

Wi-Fi connectivity is available across Cathay Pacific’s entire fleet, with the service currently complimentary for Business class customers and Cathay Diamond members, and soon Cathay Gold members starting 15 November and Cathay members travelling in Premium Economy by the end of this year. 

 





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