Cathay Pacific, a major Hong Kong-based international airline, has announced that starting on 1 July, it will increase the number of flights it offers between its home base and Johannesburg.
This will consist of one return flight between the two centres every day of the week, rather than the current five flights per week.
Cathay Pacific believes this will provide its customers greater flexibility and convenience when travelling between South Africa and Asia.
“The increase in flights between Johannesburg and Hong Kong reflects our commitment to meeting the growing demand for travel between South Africa and Asia,” said Rakesh Raicar, Cathay Pacific Regional GM: South Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
“With the expanded schedule, we are offering our customers greater flexibility and convenience, whether they are travelling for business or leisure.”
These flights will be operated using Airbus A350-900 airliners and offer three classes – Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.
Those who fly with Cathay Pacific through its Hong Kong hub will also be able to connect flights to other Asian and Australasian destinations, including mainland China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.
Major shipping companies will also benefit from the increased number of flights Cathay Pacific will soon offer, allowing for more priority cargo shipments between South Africa and Asia.
In particular, courier services and companies dealing in perishable goods will find the extra flights useful.
“Hong Kong remains a vibrant hub for global connectivity, providing seamless onward connections to key destinations across the world,” said Raicar.
“We look forward to welcoming more customers on board and delivering the exceptional service that Cathay Pacific is known for.”
Along with this announced expansion of flights, Cathay Pacific is also investing substantially in its global flight capacity.
This includes over 12 billion dollars into its fleet, airliner cabins, airport lounges, and digital capabilities.
The international airline’s goal is to connect to 100 passenger destinations in the near future.
More flight options for South Africans
Along with this announcement from Cathay Pacific, local airliner Mango announced recently that it was in the final stages of returning to operation.
The local airline has been on business rescue for several years, and its absence has increased ticket prices in South Africa.
Should it return, it may address this imbalance and offer South Africans a more affordable local flight option.
When combined with the announcement from Cathay Pacific, South Africans will have more choices than ever when it comes to air travel in the future.
Regardless of whether they’re flying internationally or domestically.
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