Cathay Pacific is celebrating the launch of new nonstop service between Hong Kong and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the inaugural flight taking to the skies on Monday, October 28, 2024.
On Thursday (October 31, 2024), Cathay Pacific announced the launch of new direct service between Hong Kong and Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, with the inaugural flight taking to the skies on Monday, October 28, 2024. Prior to Monday’s departure, Cathay Pacific held a launch ceremony at Hong Kong International Airport, which was hosted by Cathay Group’s Chairman Patrick Healy and the carrier’s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Lavinia Lau.
Speaking at the launch ceremony on Monday, Cathay Group’s Chairman, Patrick Healy, said,
“The inauguration of our Hong Kong-Riyadh route is another testament to Cathay’s commitment to strengthening Hong Kong’s global connectivity as an international aviation hub, and our continued support for the Central Government’s Belt and Road Initiative. The new service further expands our footprint in the Middle East — an important region in the world — while promoting opportunities for business, trade and tourism along the Belt and Road. With the commissioning of the Three-Runway System just weeks away, Hong Kong’s aviation industry is entering an exciting new era, and we look forward to playing our part as our home hub continues to go from strength to strength.”
Upon arrival at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, Cathay’s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Lavinia Lau was welcomed by Riyadh Airports Company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Abdulaziz Al-Asaker and representatives from the Saudi Air Connectivity Program. Cathay also hosted a cocktail reception on Tuesday evening, October 29th, at the St. Regis Riyadh, which was attended by over 100 distinguished guests.
Speaking at the event, Cathay’s Lavinia Lau, said,
“This is truly an exciting occasion for all of us at Cathay Pacific. We are committed to making our home city a leading international aviation hub that connects people to the most amazing cities around the globe. Riyadh, as the capital and financial centre of Saudi Arabia, is a fantastic addition to our network.
“We can’t wait to see how our new flights will spark more trade and cultural exchanges between our two vibrant cities, and indeed the rest of the Middle East. We very much look forward to welcoming customers from Riyadh and the region onboard our flights, whether they are travelling to Hong Kong to experience everything that our home city has to offer, or seamlessly connecting to the many onward destinations across Asia-Pacific that we fly to.”
The new route between Hong Kong and Riyadh will operate three times per week with a state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 featuring Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins.
Source: Cathay Pacific
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