Cathay Pacific and Air Astana have signed an
agreement that will enhance travel options for Cathay Pacific
customers travelling to and from Kazakhstan, and for Air Astana
customers travelling to and from destinations in Asia and
Australia via the airlines’ hubs in Hong Kong and Almaty
respectively.
Commencing 15 March 2018, Cathay Pacific will
place its “CX” code on Air Astana’s non-stop flights between Hong
Kong and Almaty, the financial and cultural heart of Central Asia,
as well as on connecting services between Almaty and Astana, the
Kazakh capital.
Air Astana currently flies twice
weekly between Hong Kong and Almaty, on Tuesdays and Fridays, but
will be upping frequency by adding a third service, on Mondays,
from 25 March 2018.
Cathay Pacific will also codeshare
on Air Astana’s five weekly services between Bangkok and Almaty
(going daily from 25 March) and four weekly services between Seoul
and Almaty, giving customers additional options for travel between
Hong Kong and Kazakhstan.
Air Astana will place
its “KC” code on selected Cathay Pacific services operating
between Hong Kong and Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Singapore.
Cathay Pacific Director Commercial and Cargo
Ronald Lam, said, “We are delighted to
join with Air Astana and provide our customers with links to one
of the most fascinating countries in Central Asia. With its
vibrant economy, which is set to grow as a result of its integral
role in the Belt and Road Initiative, and beautiful natural
landscapes, Kazakhstan has many attractions for both business and
leisure travellers alike.”
Richard Ledger,
Vice President Marketing and Sales at Air Astana, added, “With
its excellent worldwide connectivity, Cathay Pacific is our ideal
partner as we look to extend our reach across Asia and Australia
via Hong Kong. Together, our airlines share an award-winning
reputation for consistently delivering the very highest standards
of customer service. We are thrilled to
strengthen co-operation with this wide-reaching codeshare
agreement, which will further benefit our respective passengers,
as well as the overall economic relationship between Kazakhstan
and dynamic Hong Kong.”
Headlines: |
|
See latest
HD Video
Interviews,
Podcasts
and other
news regarding:
Cathay Pacific,
Air Astana,
Kazakhstan.
|