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Cathay Pacific to launch new seasonal service to Barcelona in Summer 2017

New four-times weekly operation with the Airbus A350 directly links Hong Kong and the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region for the first time; complements current services to Madrid

Cathay Pacific announced today that it will introduce a new four-times weekly seasonal service between Hong Kong and Barcelona from 2 July 2017 (subject to government approval).

The seasonal operation, scheduled to operate throughout the peak travel months from 2 July to 27 October, complements the airline’s existing four-times weekly service to Madrid, meaning Cathay Pacific will soon provide more non-stop flights to Spain from Asia than any other airline.

Cathay Pacific Country Manager NZ and Pacific Is., Mark Pirihi said the airline’s links to Spain have proven popular.

“Since June last year Kiwis have been taking advantage of our one-stop service to Madrid, Spain, and we expect that the port city of Barcelona with its access to the Mediterranean and its rich cultural heritage will be just as attractive,” he said.

Renowned for its art, architecture, cuisine and nightlife, Barcelona is home to approximately 1.6 million residents and arguably the world’s most famous and successful football team – FC Barcelona.

Strategically located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and boasting numerous beaches within easy reach of the city centre, over 7.5 million tourists visited Barcelona in 2015, a number that looks set to increase thanks to the introduction of Cathay Pacific’s new service.

To be operated by Cathay Pacific’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, the new service gives both business and leisure passengers a fast and comfortable option to Spain’s second most populous city.

Featuring the airline’s newest products in Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class, the A350 encapsulates Cathay Pacific’s brand promise of a Life Well Travelled. In addition to the latest seats and an enhanced inflight entertainment system, the aircraft is Wi-Fi equipped, meaning passengers can stay connected throughout their journey.

Details of the new Barcelona service from 2 July to 27 October 2017 are as follows (all times local):

Flight no

From

To

Departure/Arrival

Days of operation

CX 321

HKG

BCN

0020/0735

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

CX 322

BCN

HKG

1350/0805+1

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Note: Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice.

CX198

AKL

HKG

1345/2100

Daily

CX197

HKG

AKL

2105/1140+1

Daily

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Pauline Ray, Corporate Communication Manager, T: 09 3772 907 [email protected]

Michelle Burgess, Assistant Marketing Services Mgr, T: 09 3790 833 [email protected]