Cathay Pacific launches two additional flights from Dubai

In a simple ceremony at the airport, Cathay Pacific welcomed the passengers taking the first of the additional flights.

"The new flights offer our customers a very convenient early evening departure from Dubai. This gives an early morning arrival in to Hong Kong, which meets the needs of the business travellers to get there for the start of the business day. For leisure travellers, the flights give you more time in Hong Kong and so you can make the most of your holiday", said Philip Herbert, Cathay Pacific Country Manager for UAE and Oman.

Commenting on the other opportunities that the new flights create, Mr. Herbert added that: "As well as being good news for people travelling to Hong Kong, the new flights are excellent for onward connections. Filipino passengers in particular will find the new service attractive as it allows you to get to Manila and Cebu by lunchtime, which is great if you have onward travel within the Philippines".

Together with the arrival and departure times of Cathay Pacific's existing services between Dubai and Hong Kong, the new flights open up more opportunities to take connecting flights to and from their destinations in North Asia, South East Asia, China, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada from Hong Kong.

Although the aviation industry is suffering from rising fuel prices, Cathay Pacific has continued its investment in the Middle East. In addition of the two new direct flights to Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific is also adding two more services a week from Dubai to Bahrain, bringing its service between Dubai and Bahrain to four frequencies per week each way, further strengthening its position in the market.

"The UAE is an important market for Cathay Pacific. Thanks to the economic boom that is taking place, more and more people are travelling to and from Dubai and with our increased schedule, award-winning product and Service Straight From The Heart, we give our customers the service they want and need", concluded Mr. Herbert.

From 01st December, Cathay Pacific flies 13 times a week between Dubai and Hong Kong, with 7 direct flights, 2 services via Bahrain and 4 services via Mumbai and Bangkok.