The new enhancements will make Cathay Pacific the only airline to offer a scheduled direct flight to Hong Kong out of Colombo. The existing thrice-weekly service via Bangkok will allow the airline to operate daily flights from Colombo.
The new Colombo – Hong Kong direct flights will be operated by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft equipped with Cathay Pacific’s award-winning long-haul Business Class seats together with the new Premium Economy and Economy Class seats. The direct flights will offer passengers a greater choice and more convenience when travelling to Hong Kong or onwards to other destinations in Cathay Pacific’s international network.
Cathay Pacific Country Manager Sri Lanka & Maldives, Anna Choi said: “Cathay Pacific has been serving Sri Lanka for over twenty years and it remains an important market for us. This service enhancement will help promote ties between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong and also strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a leading aviation hub. We are also confident that our award-winning Business Class seat and new Premium Economy product will be well received by customers travelling from Sri Lanka.”
“We are delighted to be able to offer direct flights between Colombo and Hong Kong, which will cut down the flying time for passengers travelling to one of Asia’s most exciting cities. Hong Kong is a leading tourist destination and home to the closest Disneyland from Colombo. The new flights will also seamlessly connect our passengers to destinations in China, Japan, Korea, North America and Australia, amongst others.” added Vishnu Rajendran, Cathay Pacific Sales & Marketing Manager Sri Lanka & Maldives.
With the new service enhancements our Singapore bound passengers will have the option of flying on our service via Bangkok.
1.) Mr. Vishnu Rajendran - Sales and Marketing Manager Sri Lanka and Maldives
2.) Ms. Anna Choi - Country Manager Sri Lanka and Maldives
3.) (L-R) Ms. Anna Choi - Country Manager Sri Lanka and Maldives and Mr. Vishnu Rajendran - Sales and Marketing Manager Sri Lanka and Maldives
4.) Cathay Pacific’s new timings from Colombo, effective 27 Oct 2014 (all times local)
5.) The Colombo (CMB) service via Bangkok remains unchanged (all times local)