Cathay Pacific Adds More Flights Between Toronto and Hong Kong
(Vancouver, B.C.) - Cathay Pacific, one of the world's leading luxury airlines, gives travellers more reason to visit Hong Kong and Asia. From 31 October, 2010 two flights will be added to the airline's schedule offering travellers a choice of 12 flights weekly between the two international hubs.
"There is growing demand and with12 weekly departures, this will give travellers greater flexibility when flying to Hong Kong and other parts of Asia," said Lavinia Lau, Vice President Canada, Cathay Pacific Airways. "Travellers will also be treated to our award-winning service and in-flight product featuring First Class suites, fully-flat beds in Business Class and more personal space in Economy Class."
Effective 31 October, 2010, the flight schedule is:
| Flight No. | From | To | Departure/Arrival | Days of operation |
| CX829 | Toronto | Hong Kong | 0130 / 0615+1 | Daily |
| CX827 | Toronto | Hong Kong | 1515 / 1900+1 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| CX828 | Hong Kong | Toronto | 1045 / 1335 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| CX826 | Hong Kong | Toronto | 1635 / 1825 | Daily |
The non-stop flights will be operated by the fuel-efficient 777-300ER ultra long-haul aircraft and are equipped with full 3-class service, featuring the award-winning First Class cabin
In celebration of the additional flights, the airline also announces the following special fares for the Fall period:
Economy Class Fares:
| From | To | Fares from | Travel Period |
| Toronto | Hong Kong | C$1,034 | 23Aug - 10Dec 2010, inclusive |
| Toronto | Guangzhou, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai | C$1,039 | 23Aug - 10Dec 2010, inclusive |
| Toronto | Select cities in Asia, 12 cities in Mainland China* | C$1,139 | 23Aug - 10Dec 2010, inclusive |
* Phuket, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Saigon, Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Manila, Cebu, Phnom Penh, Hanoi, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Dalian, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Kunming, Ningbo, Nanjing, Wuhan, Xiamen, Changsha, Qingdao, Sanya.
These roundtrip airfares are on sale until 31 August 2010. Taxes and fees are extra. Maximum stay is three months. Seats are limited and other restrictions may apply. Special airfares are also available for Montreal and Ottawa departures.
More information and flight bookings can be made online at www.cathaypacific.com/ca,
About Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific currently offers 14 flights weekly non-stop from Vancouver to Hong Kong, daily non-stop service from Vancouver to New York and 10 flights weekly non-stop from Toronto to Hong Kong (growing to 12 flights from 31 October), plus a 3-time weekly freighter service
between Vancouver and Hong Kong and Toronto and Hong Kong. The airline is a member of the oneworld™ alliance and a partner in Asia Miles, a leading Travel Reward program. For more information, visit: www.cathaypacific.com/ca.
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