The countdown has started for the return of Cathay Pacific to Italian skies after the forced suspension due to the pandemic. "We’re returning to Milan Malpensa with a new aircraft - the A350-1000 - which will take off from this airport for the first time, and coincides with company's 75th anniversary,” said Daniele Borgogna, sales & marketing manager Italy. The direct Italy-Hong Kong flights are due to start operating again, twice weekly, from 6 November.
Flights to Fiumicino is still on standby
The flight to Milan (flights to Rome Fiumicino are still on standby Ed) will be added to European flights already operating again to London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam Paris CDG and Madrid.
Passengers flying beyond Hong Kong are around 60%
“We are optimistic about the reopening of other strategic destinations, and with regard to connecting flights beyond Hong Kong like the Philippines, we hope to see the return of others soon. The share of passengers flying beyond our Hong Kong hub is always significant, standing at around 60%.”
Our CxAgents portal is available for travel agents
The contribution of the trade to the airline’s sales on the Italian market is also significant. “They represent most of our sales in Italy; our dedicated portal, CxAgents is available to travel agents.”
