Cathay Pacific is an international airline registered and based in Hong Kong, offering passenger and cargo flights to over 100 destinations and over 30 countries and territories.
The airline already operates passenger flights from Europe to Hong Kong from London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome and Milan. Starting from summer 2010 the airline opened new route from Moscow to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong International Airport is frequently voted the world’s best airport. From Hong Kong Cathay Pacific will offer passengers from Russia convenient connections to the most important business and tourism destinations across Asia Pacific including Beijing, Shanghai, Sanya, Taipei, Bali, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Cebu, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland - to name just a few.
Cathay Pacific operates over 120 wide-bodied aircraft (Boeing -747 and -777, and Airbus A330 and A340) and is regarded as one of the leading airlines in the world. In 2009 it won the Skytrax Airline of the Year award. Its in-flight service in First, Business and Economy classes is regarded as a world leader amongst international passengers who appreciate the best in premium high-end products.
The airline was founded in Hong Kong in 1946 and to this day remains deeply committed to its home base. It continues to make substantial investments to maintain Hong Kong as one of the world’s leading global transportation hubs. The airline and its subsidiaries employ some 20,000 people in Hong Kong.
Cathay Pacific also has a wholly owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited (Dragonair), an Asian regional airline registered and based in Hong Kong offering scheduled passenger and cargo services to 30 destinations in 10 countries and territories with a fleet of 31 aircraft.
Cathay Pacific is a founding member of the oneworld global alliance whose combined network serves almost 700 destinations worldwide. Dragonair is an affiliate member of oneworld.