CATHAY PACIFIC BRINGS MORE FLIGHTS TO PERTH

Comments attributed to Acting Tourism Minister John Carey:

"This expansion of Cathay Pacific’s services is a clear indication of the strengthening ties between Hong Kong and Western Australia. It reflects the increasing demand for travel between our regions and the growing appeal of Western Australia as a premier tourism destination.

"Securing additional non-stop aviation services is absolutely vital to driving more travellers to our state, injecting visitor spend into our economy, and creating jobs in the tourism and hospitality industries. We’re really excited to see an uplift in Cathay Pacific’s weekly offerings, with the airline now operating more services to Perth than they did pre-pandemic.”

Comments attributed to Perth Airport’s Chief Commercial & Aviation Officer Kate Holsgrove

The airline’s decision to operate more flights to Perth shows the confidence that the international aviation market has in Perth as a destination.

“Business travellers, students, tourists, and those visiting family and friends are key focus sectors between Perth and Hong Kong.

 
“The new services provide 140,000 seats annually to the Perth inbound and outbound market and provide local exporters with crucial cargo capacity between Perth and Hong Kong and North Asia.

“Cathay Pacific has been an important airline partner for more than 50 years and we are delighted that the airline remains committed to connecting Perth and Western Australia to Hong Kong and beyond.

“Cathay Pacific has excellent connections to over 200 destinations worldwide including Asia, Europe and North America offering Western Australians access to a range of travel destinations.”