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Cathay Pacific studies possibility of flying from Hong Kong to CDMX
Airline executives revealed that the first direct non-stop flight from Hong Kong to Mexico City would be possible by 2021 or 2022 flying with the Boeing 777-9X able to cover the route
Philippe Lacamp, senior vice president for the Americas, said that investment in technology is paramount for Cathay Pacific, as a premium airline, which sees strong potential in the Mexican market.
For this reason, airline executives visited our country, to strengthen the relationship with Mexico, study the market and understand their needs. During their stay, they visited the main tour operators and consolidators to reinforce the sales strategy.
In our country, sales of Cathay Pacific are performed with the representation of Discover the world. The most convenient way to connect Mexico with Hong Kong is via Los Angeles, for which they have codes shared with American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as well as alliances with other companies.
Cathay will also launch its new direct and non-stop flight from Washington DC in September, increasing the offer of options for the Mexican, according to the executives, the flight will last the same starting from the American capital that from LAX , this because it would use a route on the north pole.
The Asian airline also connects from Boston, Chicago, New York (JFK), Newark Liberty, San Francisco, Vancouver and Toronto. It reaches 200 destinations in 50 countries and has a young fleet of 200 aircraft, with an average age of 7 years.
For Iván López, Latin American Business Development Manager, it is important to know the potential of the Mexican market to that region, given the increase in the number of seats between Asia and our country, which was 46% in the last year.
The event was also attended by: Julie Jarratt, Communications Manager for the Americas, Roberto Daniele, Director of Sales for Discover the world, and Octavio Hernández, Cathay Pacific representative for Mexico.