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Cathay Pacific is set to boost frequencies on its seasonal Adelaide-Hong Kong service when flights resume later this year.
The airline will re-launch flights on 10 November at three per week, increasing to five between December and February, with the service to conclude on 27 March. Seat capacity will increase by 50 per cent over last year, with all flights to be operated by Cathay’s A350-900 aircraft.
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“After seeing a strong return to Adelaide last year, we are pleased to strengthen our commitment to the city through increased flight frequencies,” said Cathay regional general manager, Southeast Asia & Oceania, Aldric Chau.
“These additional services will make it easier for customers to experience Cathay Pacific’s world-class service while connecting onwards to destinations across Asia, Europe, North America and beyond.”
Cathay first started flying to Adelaide in 1992, and last year returned to the South Australian capital after half a decade’s absence post-COVID. According to Adelaide Airport managing director Brenton Cox, the carrier represents one of the airport’s most enduring partnerships.
“Cathay Pacific has been an important and loyal airline partner of ours for well over three decades, and we’re excited to again welcome their return in November for our peak summer season,” he said.
“We expect Cathay Pacific’s non-stop service to Hong Kong, with excellent connections to Asian and European destinations, will again prove popular for both inbound and outbound tourism, international students and our local exporters.”
The SA government has also welcomed the news as a sign that the state is establishing itself as a destination, with Minister for State Development, the Honourable Chris Picton, saying its international presence “continues to gather momentum”.
“We have more international flights, record exports and record numbers of travellers passing through our airport. Seeing Cathay Pacific not only return but significantly expand its Adelaide services demonstrates the strength of our state’s international appeal,” he said.
“These extra non-stop flights will provide long-term economic benefits for our state by increasing tourism, boosting international student visitation and powering exports – including with our biggest trading partners in Asia.
“Our government welcomes this greater connectivity to one of world’s most dynamic and growing regions.”
The Commonwealth government in 2024 authorised increasing passenger capacity for Hong Kong to 84 flights per week, up from 70, and with no limits on cargo services.
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