CATHAY PACIFIC LAUNCHES NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO SEATTLE MARCH 2019

Cathay Pacific will be offering a new nonstop flight service from Hong Kong to Seattle in United States starting March 31, 2019. This makes Cathay Pacific the only airline that will directly link Hong Kong with the fastest-growing city in the United States West Coast.

Dubbed as the “The Emerald City,” Seattle is the fourth largest export market in the United States and a thriving tech hub, home to a burgeoning startup scene. Megabrands Amazon, Microsoft and Starbucks are all headquartered here, while Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company, has its commercial aircraft manufacturing base in nearby Everett.

Fantastic place

Seattle is also a fantastic place to visit. Known for its year-round greenery, the city offers beautiful and lush hiking trails for lovers of the out- doors, as well as magnificent views of Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier from the observation deck atop Seattle’s iconic Space Needle (which, in itself, is a setting for many romantic movie scenes).

The city is also celebrated for its quality dining options, museums and attractions, providing great days for all members of the family.

“We are very pleased to be introducing Seattle and to provide more convenience and choice to our customers. There are strong business, trade and cultural ties between Hong Kong and the city and we believe there will be considerable demand for both business and leisure travel on this new route,” said Cathay Pacific chief executive officer Rupert Hogg.

Cathay Pacific will be traversing Seattle four times a week through the state-ofthe-art aircraft Airbus A350- 900, one of the quietest and most environmentally friendly aircraft in the sky. Apart from a relaxing ambiance, it also offers comfortable seating, an enhanced in-flight entertainment system and Wi-Fi connectivity across all cabin classes.

Connecting Hong Kong

The carrier’s expansion strategy aims to connect its home city Hong Kong to other booming tech hubs worldwide. Cathay Pacific continues to soar with nine new destinations to be unveiled this year. Seattle will become the airline’s eighth passenger gateway in the United States, and its 10th in North America. Cathay Pacific currently serves Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York (JFK and Newark), San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver, while a new flight service to Washington D.C., will commence on Sept. 15.