Cathay Pacific Announces Non-Stop Service from Washington D.C.
Alvin Adriano • March 12, 2018

Washington D.C. has added a new airline to Southeast Asia. Starting September 16, 2018 – Cathay Pacific will begin non-stop service four times a week from Washington Dulles to Hong Kong. This route would be the longest in Cathay Pacific’s network and originating from the Washington Dulles airport.

With the addition of this IAD-HKG route, Filipinos will now have several options to choose from. Options include nonstop from IAD to Seoul (ICN) operated by Korean Airlines; Tokyo (NRT) operated by ANA and United; and Beijing (PEK), operated by Air China.

“Cathay Pacific’s new service between Washington DC and Hong Kong continues to improve the diversity of choice [and] worldwide connectivity at Dulles International Airport,” says Mike Stewart, manager of Dulles airport at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA).

This flight will be operated by one of Cathay Pacific’s brand-new Airbus A350-1000s which will feature a three-class cabin comprising of a revamped Business class, a Premium Economy and Economy class seating. The wide body, twin-aisle Airbus A350-1000 delivers a feeling of spaciousness wherever you look, with wider seats, high ceilings and alluring ambient lighting.

Cathay Pacific has created the perfect environment to enjoy flying your long-haul flight to Hong Kong with the highest possible air quality with optimized cabin altitude (6000 ft), temperature and humidity, with the air being renewed every two to three minutes. Passengers can relax knowing that they will arrive feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

The redesigned cabin will feature next level sleeping experiences, the best entertainment and even more controls for passengers to enjoy their flight. Every class will benefit from more space and comfort, panoramic windows and mood lighting contributing to overall experience.

The award-winning Business Class seats will highlight an ergonomic design and generous legroom to maximize comfort while converting into a fully lie flat bed. Premium Economy and Economy class seats will allow passengers to charge their electronics with exclusive power outlets and USB ports. Every passenger will enjoy state of the art entertainment system which is equipped with a larger widescreen monitor and with a more comprehensive user interface. For a nominal fee, passengers will be able to connect to browse the internet, send and receive emails and connect via social media.Passenger sitting by an airplane window with a tray table and seatback screens in front of her

CX861 will depart Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings at 1:15 a.m., arriving in Hong Kong the following day at 5:10 a.m. Arriving early in the morning allows passengers to connect with flights to Manila and Cebu as well as every Cathay Pacific flight across Asia without sacrificing time with a long layover. The return flight, CX860, will depart Hong Kong at 6:35 p.m. (local time) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, arriving in Washington, D.C. at 10:20 p.m. (same day).

“Dulles International is an ideal destination for our next US gateway,” says Philippe Lacamp, senior vice-president of the Americas at Cathay Pacific, in a statement. “Cathay Pacific is pleased to be the first air carrier offering nonstop flights from Washington DC to Hong Kong.”

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