About the Airlines
Operational since September 24, 1946, Cathay Pacific Airways was the joint endeavor of Roy C Farrell, an American, and Sydney H de Kantzow, an Australian. In its initial stages, Cathay Pacific Airlines operated scheduled passenger flights to destinations like Bangkok, Manila, Shanghai and Singapore. However, the business of the airlines witnessed a huge expansion in the following years and in recent times Cathay Pacific operates flights to more than 111 destinations throughout the world.
Main Hub
Hong Kong International Airport serves as the main hub of the flights operated by Cathay Pacific.
Fleet
The fleet of Cathay Pacific comprises the following aircrafts:
Boeing 777-200
Boeing 777-300
Boeing 747-200 Freighter
Boeing 747-400
Airbus Industrie A330-300
Airbus Industrie A340-300
Airbus Industrie A340-600
Main Destinations
The destinations served by Cathay Pacific flights include the following:
Australia
India
New Zealand
Taiwan
Bahrain
Indonesia
Pakistan
Thailand
Canada
Italy
Philippines
United Arab Emirates
China
Japan
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
France
Korea
Singapore
United States
Germany
Malaysia
South Africa
Vietnam
Hong Kong
Netherlands
Sri Lanka
Facilities and Services
The travel classes available on the flights operated by Cathay Pacific include First Class, Business Class and Economy Class. The in-flight meals offer a selection of food and drinks. Entertainment is offered by movies, television programs, music programs and interactive games.
Bookings and Reservations
Flight bookings can be done at any of the offices of Cathay Pacific located worldwide. Online booking facilities are also available.
Offices Worldwide
The head office of Cathay Pacific is located at:
5/F, South Tower, Cathay Pacific City
8 Scenic Road, Hong Kong International Airport
Lantau
Hong Kong
Ticket offices are located at all the destinations flown to by Cathay Pacific. Other offices of Cathay Pacific airway are located at places like Austria, Egypt, Peru, Switzerland, Greece, Chile, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Lebanon and at various other locations.
Benefits for Frequent Fliers
The Marco Polo Club program offered by Cathay Pacific Airways includes numerous benefits for regular customers. The facilities and services like in-flight magazine, discount rates, priority check-in, excess baggage allowance and others are provided for members of this club.
Official Website
www.cathaypacific.com