Scheduled flight services to India will resume in a phased manner from May 4 onwards, said Hong Kong-based international airline, Cathay Pacific, on Thursday.
Flight services on the Mumbai-Hong Kong route will be restored on May 4, while the air connectivity between Hong Kong and Delhi will resume on May 6, the airline said in a statement.
Rakesh Raicar, Regional General Manager, Cathay Pacific, South Asia, Middle East, Africa, said, “We are delighted to resume our flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Hong Kong, and look forward to welcoming passengers on-board. With our onward connections to key destinations, we will also be able to accommodate the resurgent demand for international travel.”
Boeing B777-300 will be deployed for the flights with a three-class configuration namely business, premium economy and economy.
Cathay Pacific has also introduced a ‘Fly Ready’ programme, which allows passengers to easily upload Covid-19 test results and other essential health documentation prior to their journey.
Documents uploaded are verified ahead of time, allowing customers to have a seamless and hassle-free travel experience.
The resumption of scheduled services will provide travellers with direct access to Hong Kong. Additionally, it will also provide onward connections to destinations including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Melbourne and Sydney.
According to the latest rule by the Hong Kong government, passengers from India can enter the country only if they have a Covid-19 negative test report that is done 48 hours prior to the journey.
