Cathay Pacific says that for customers heading to the Southwest Pacific region, the airline offers convenient routes to cities like Melbourne, Perth & Brisbane
After a hiatus of four years, Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific will resume thrice-weekly flights to Chennai.
In a press statement, Cathay Pacific says is returning with its Boeing 777 aircraft, configured in a three-cabin-class layout with 368 seats, comprising 40 in Business class, 32 in Premium Economy and 296 in Economy.
The flight CX641 will depart from Hong Kong every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 21:50 reaching Chennai at 01:00 the next day.
On the return leg, flight CX632 will depart from Chennai every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 02:20, reaching Hong Kong at 09:55.
The airline says that for both business and leisure travellers, the flights will serve as a gateway, offering exceptional connectivity via Hong Kong to other cities in the Greater Bay Area, the Chinese Mainland, North America, Northeast Asia, and the Southwest Pacific.
It adds that for customers heading to the Southwest Pacific region, the airline offers convenient routes to cities like Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. Moreover, to meet the travel needs of customers, the airline extends its reach to important Northeast Asian hubs such as Seoul and Tokyo (Narita and Haneda), providing easy access to key international destinations.
The airline says that as Chennai serves as an aviation hub that connects southern India to the rest of the world, Cathay Pacific is gearing up to embark on a new chapter of connectivity, convenience and customer satisfaction.
Anand Yedery
“We are delighted to once again serve the residents of Chennai. As a Group, we have had a long-standing history with the city and now we will be taking to the skies thrice a week to and from Chennai International Airport on 2 February 2024,” says Anand Yedery, Regional Head of Customer Travel and Lifestyle, South Asia, Middle East and Africa.
“A Boeing 777 aircraft on this route will not only cater to the travel needs of corporate and leisure travellers, but will also provide each segment with a cabin of choice and allow them to travel with enhanced comfort to Hong Kong and beyond. Moreover, relaunching Cathay Pacific in the city also gives us an opportunity to service our customers and partners, whilst providing them with a comfortable and a premium experience with our world-class products,” he adds.
The airline says that in addition to passenger services, Cathay continues to play a significant role in the economy by supporting local industries and connecting them to the world through its air cargo services. Cathay Cargo’s expertise ensures vital goods reach their destinations swiftly and securely, re-enforcing its brand ethos – “We Know How”, it says.
