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Review – Cathay Pacific Airbus A333, business class, Hong Kong to Bangkok, January 2025.

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.

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Review – The Pier, Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge, Hong Kong, 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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Milestone achieved – 1 million miles flown!

I have, to the best of my ability, been looging all the flights I have done over the years, and just notied now that I have recently passed the 1 million miles milestone! Traveling has always been a passion of mine, and it has taken me to a lot of places, and created a lot of memories and experiences. Unfortunately, I have also lost a lot of memories in hard drive crashes over the years, which is one of the main reason I started this blog – mainly to have a safe place where I can keep my memories!

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HKIA’s March 2025 Air Traffic Report: Passenger Surge and Cargo Milestones Unveiled

The following is a detailed summary of the provisional civil international air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for March 2025, as provided in the official data release. This report focuses on passenger numbers, cargo handled, and flight movements, with comparisons to March 2024 and the past 12 months (which aligns with the period since April 2024, i.e., Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Additionally, a comparison with February 2025 data is included to highlight month-over-month trends. All figures are rounded, and percentage changes reflect the difference from the same period in the previous year unless otherwise stated.

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HKIA’s February 2025 Air Traffic Report: Steady Growth Amid Shifting Trends

The following is a detailed summary of the provisional civil international air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for February 2025, as provided in the official data release. This report focuses on passenger numbers, cargo handled, and flight movements, with comparisons to February 2024, the period since April 2024, and the past 12 months. All figures are rounded, and percentage changes reflect the difference from the same period in the previous year.

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HKIA Soars to New Heights: January 2025 Air Traffic Report Unveiled

The following is a summary of the provisional civil international air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for January 2025, as provided in the official data release. The report covers passenger numbers, cargo handled, and flight movements, with comparisons to January 2024, the period since April 2024, and the past 12 months. All figures are rounded, and percentage changes reflect the difference from the same period in the previous year.

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Cathay Pacific Boosts Hong Kong-Singapore Flights in 2025

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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Cathay Pacific’s Ambitious Expansion Plans for the 2025 Summer Schedule to Mainland China

As travel demand surges, Cathay Pacific Group, encompassing Cathay Pacific and its low-cost subsidiary HK Express, is gearing up for a significant expansion of its flight operations to Mainland China for the 2025 summer schedule. With nearly 300 weekly return flights to 20 destinations, a new route to Urumqi, and enhanced frequencies to major economic hubs, Cathay is poised to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a global aviation hub while catering to the growing appetite for two-way travel. Here’s everything you need to know about Cathay Pacific’s exciting plans for summer 2025.

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Cathay Pacific Boosts Shanghai Flights: Your Gateway to the Vibrant Metropolis

Shanghai, a dazzling blend of futuristic skyscrapers and rich cultural heritage, is now more accessible than ever in 2025, thanks to Cathay Pacific’s expanded flight schedule. As Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific has significantly increased its flights to Shanghai, offering travelers unmatched convenience and flexibility. Whether you’re heading to Pudong for business or exploring the historic charm of Hongqiao, here’s why Cathay Pacific is your ideal choice for this vibrant route—along with a nod to other airlines also serving this popular destination.

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Cathay Pacific’s Dallas Route Takes Off: Two Days In and Texas-Sized Success!

Cathay Pacific’s new direct flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) blasted off on April 24, 2025, and two days in, it’s already a Texas-sized triumph! The inaugural Flight CX898 soared out of Hong Kong at 4:05 PM last Thursday, landing in Dallas at 5:55 PM right on schedule—a smooth 14-hour-50-minute hop across the Pacific. The return leg, CX897, took off from DFW at 11:55 PM that night, touching down in Hong Kong at 5:05 AM Saturday, April 26th, as planned. It’s sweet like a lemon with a big Texas kick, and travelers are loving this transpacific treat!

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