Cathay Pacific recently announced that it will introduce a new four-times weekly seasonal service between Hong Kong and Barcelona starting in July (subject to government approval), offering travelers an exciting getaway destination and directly linking two of the world’s most dynamic cities for the very first time.
The seasonal operation, scheduled throughout the peak travel months until Oct. 27, complements the airline’s existing four-times weekly service to Madrid, meaning Cathay Pacific will soon provide more non-stop flights to Spain from Asia than any other airline.
Barcelona is known for its magnificent architecture where you will find Gothic basilicas, the city’s finest monuments and modern-day buildings all over the area. Its cuisine is a wide-ranging paradise from fresh seafood, delicacies like tapas to decadent chocolates. The nightlife is filled with live music plus dancing and you can take your pick from nightclubs, old-school taverns or plush lounges.
This vibrant and captivating city is also home to arguably the world’s most successful football team, FC Barcelona, and has established itself as an important business and transportation hub. Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and boasting numerous beaches within easy reach of the city center, over 7.5 million tourists visited Barcelona in 2015, a number that looks set to increase thanks to the introduction of Cathay Pacific’s new service.
Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Ivan Chu said, “Barcelona is a great city for its tourism and rich culture that attracts visitors from around the world. We’re excited to offer the first-ever direct link between Hong Kong and Barcelona, which follows the launch of our Madrid service last year.” He also adds, “This new service reflects our commitment to grow the Cathay Pacific network and offer customers more choices. It also strengthens Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s most important aviation hubs.”
To be operated by Cathay Pacific’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, the new service gives both business and leisure passengers the fastest, most direct option to Spain’s second most populous city, while also providing passengers from the Iberian Peninsula easier access to key destinations in Asia and Southwest Pacific through the airline’s hub in Hong Kong.
Featuring the airline’s newest products in Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class, the A350 encapsulates Cathay Pacific’s brand promise of a “Life Well Travelled.” In addition to the latest seats and an enhanced inflight entertainment system, the aircraft is Wi-Fi equipped, meaning passengers can stay connected throughout their journey.