Cathay Pacific re-starts flights between Hong Kong and Cairns
Cairns Airport is approaching pre-COVID international seat capacity with the resumption of Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong, providing significant economic benefits and export opportunities for the region.
Cairns Airport is closing in on international pre-COVID seat capacity levels with the return of Cathay Pacific flights between Hong Kong and Cairns from December.
The seasonal services on two-class configured Airbus A330 aircraft will operate three times per week between 17 December 2024 and 29 March 2025, covering the peak Christmas holiday period and Chinese New Year festivities.
The flights will provide more than 13,000 inbound seats for international visitors who will spend an estimated $20 million.
Hong Kong serves as a hub for passengers travelling from mainland China, across Asia, the UK and Europe.
The flights are good news for Far North meat, fisheries, fruit and vegetable producers who will have a direct link for exports into Hong Kong and mainland China.
It’s another win for the $200 million Attracting Aviation Investment Fund which has now secured 35 international services since February 2022, delivering over 2.27 million inbound seats and up to $2 billion in overnight visitor spending each year, supporting over 23,000 Queensland jobs.