Cathay back to CNS?

[Saab34]

Few hints here, and he mentioned SEA in general then pointed out HKG.

Might be an A321Neo route?

Mr Barker also hinted at future announcements regarding Hong Kong and the Pacific Islands.

“There is an obvious gap in the map in Hong Kong and we are confident about an announcement,” he said.

The Cairns Post

The Cairns Post

www.cairnspost.com.au

 

[AIRwin]

CX now faces competition from SQ:

Article: Singapore Airlines A350 Upgrade for Cairns

Singapore Airlines A350 Upgrade for Cairns is an article written by the AFF editorial team: https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/singapore-airlines-cairns-a350/ You can leave a comment or discuss this topic below.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[randompunter]

CX now faces competition from SQ:

Article: Singapore Airlines A350 Upgrade for Cairns

Singapore Airlines A350 Upgrade for Cairns is an article written by the AFF editorial team: https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/singapore-airlines-cairns-a350/ You can leave a comment or discuss this topic below.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

While I miss that CX flight as it was good for OW J redemptions, we flew SQ203 last week SIN - CNS and it was a brilliant 6 hour daytime flight in Y. VA Gold got us SQ lounge access and priority check-in. Flight itself had yummy food, free flowing wines, I watched Dune 2 for half the flight. No complaints!

I have balked at Y on the 737-8 on that route previously but the A359 was great. I noted our fares seemed quite cheap, perhaps they are struggling to fill the larger bird? I'd say it was maybe 80% full in Y and the smaller J cabin I walked through was full. A one-way Y ticket from SUB (also an A359) was ~$400 and we included a 2-day stopover in Singapore. Hmm - I didn't check the direct fare from SIN so maybe it was cheaper out of SUB eg. hidden city. Our relatives flying CGK - SIN - BNE an hour or so later on SQ245 paid a fair bit more than we did. Although I did find it amusing their short hop from CGK was on a massive 777 where the crew struggled to get the dinner service sorted in time and their meals were served after they were told to put their tray tables up :S.

Anyway, a CX return would still be excellent. I would also love to see UA bring back CNS - GUM but I can't see that happening.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

CX and UA back to HKG would be a great development.

 

[Saab34]

Cathay is back.

• CX146 sees wheels up from Cairns at 12pm, touching down in Hong Kong at 5:15pm
• CX147 jets off from Hong Kong at 1:05am, arriving in Cairns at 10:30am

Cairns Airport is thrilled to share that Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific is recommencing flights to Cairns.

Cathay Pacific will operate three flights per week between Cairns and Hong Kong from 17 December 2024 to 29 March 2025.

This seasonal service will offer direct access to Hong Kong and provide seamless connections to the rest of the world, including London, China, India and the US. It will also encourage inbound visitors from Europe, the US, Canada, and key Asian markets – all ready to explore the stunning Cairns region. 🗺

Flights are on sale now! Check out these all-inclusive return fares from Cairns

Book online at cathaypacific.com or with your local travel agent.

Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Queensland Government, Advance Cairns, Cairns Chamber of Commerce, Cairns Regional Council

 

[dajop]

Seasonal service. Another airline accessing the Qld govt aviation fund?

 

[AIRwin]

Another airline accessing the Qld govt aviation fund?

As per the ministerial statement:

Cathay Pacific re-starts flights between Hong Kong and Cairns

 

[RSVKanga]

Are there set funding periods for the AAIF, or is it indefinite funding?

Cathay returning to CNS is fantastic news, and while it’s unlikely I’d also like to see UA (re)launch CNS-GUM on their 73M’s and JQ launch CNS-LAX on their upgraded 787s.