Cathay Pacific has opened bookings for a new Hong Kong–Almaty route, with the first flight set for 9 January 2027. It will be Cathay’s first destination in Central Asia, and for now the only direct passenger link between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan — which is the part that actually matters if you have been looking at Central Asia from HKG and hitting a wall of connections.
Cathay Pacific has stepped up its Hong Kong–Madrid service to daily flights from 25 October 2026, adding three weekly frequencies on top of the previous four-a-week schedule. The route continues on Airbus A350-900 aircraft (subject to operational confirmation), and Cathay remains the only airline offering nonstop flights between Hong Kong and Spain (Madrid year-round; Barcelona is seasonal — see below).
Cathay Pacific opened its 2026 Online Travel Fair on 16 October, and I will be honest about the geography straight away: this is a Taiwan-origin sale, not a Hong Kong-origin one. Bookings are from Taipei or Kaohsiung only. That still matters if you are flying out of Taiwan toward Hong Kong (or beyond on Cathay), or if someone in Taiwan is coming this way — Hong Kong is listed as a destination on the Asia table.
So, Cathay Pacific has pushed the cancellation of its Hong Kong–Dubai and Hong Kong–Riyadh passenger flights out again, this time through 31 January 2027. That is a fair bit longer than the previous targets that were floating around for late October and November, and it is another reminder that this Middle East pause is not a short blip.
It’s official: Cathay Pacific’s direct flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Brussels (BRU) are back, and they’re off to a flying start! The relaunched route took to the skies on August 3, 2025, reconnecting these two global hubs after a five-year break. Two days in, the buzz is real—Flight CX294 soared out of Hong Kong at 11:25 PM on Saturday, landing in Brussels at 5:55 AM Sunday, while the return CX293 lifted off from Brussels at 4:15 PM, touching down in Hong Kong at 6:55 AM Monday. Cathay’s brought Belgium back into the fold, and travelers are already hooked on this seamless link!
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Two days ago, June 16, 2025, Cathay Pacific spread its wings with the triumphant launch of its new direct route from Hong Kong (HKG) to Munich (MUC). The first flight soared out of Hong Kong International Airport at 1:10 AM, landing in Munich at 7:55 AM to a warm Bavarian welcome. It’s official: Cathay’s second German destination is up and running, and travelers are already buzzing about this sleek new link between two dynamic cities. Whether you’re chasing business deals or dreaming of beer-steins clinking at Oktoberfest, this route’s your golden ticket.
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This was part of a 6 days trip I made to Bangkok in January 2025 to visit my parents, who would be flying on to Bangkok the next day. I booked this flight a couple of days in advance, and paid 28.000 Asia Miles for it, plus a small amount (around 500 HKD I believe?) in taxes. I was happy to see that the flight had a 1-2-1 reverse herring bone set-up, which meant lie-flat seats, and not the regional business class that Cathay offers on many flights.
Continue reading “Review – Cathay Pacific Airbus A333, business class, Hong Kong to Bangkok, January 2025.”
The visit to this lounge was part of a 5 night trip I made to Bangkok to visit my parents there. I had booked an award ticket in Business Class with Cathay Pacific for 12.000 miles if I remember correctly, which allowed me lounge access. As my flight was leaving from Gate 40, I choose to use The Pier Business Class lounge, as it is not too far from the gate.
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Cathay Pacific is ramping up capacity on its popular Hong Kong (HKG) to Singapore (SIN) route, offering travelers more options in 2025. With up to eight daily return flights (56 weekly) during the northern summer season (April to October 2025), the airline is nearing its pre-COVID peak of nine daily flights. This expansion comes as Cathay Pacific hits 100% of its pre-pandemic passenger capacity, driven by strong demand and a competitive edge in the Asia-Pacific.
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The wait is over! On April 28, 2025, Cathay Pacific officially launched its highly anticipated direct flight route between Hong Kong and Urumqi, the vibrant capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This new route, which kicked off yesterday, is already making waves as a game-changer for travelers eager to explore Northwestern China or connect to global destinations. Here’s a quick look at why this route is your ticket to adventure and what it means for your travel plans.
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