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Finnair starts codeshare cooperation with Cathay Dragon and extends its network in Asia

Delivered on April 4, 2017

Finnair and Cathay Pacific Airlines, based in Hong Kong, have agreed on a new codeshare cooperation on the routes operated by Cathay Dragon, Cathay Pacific Airlineโ€™s affiliate, between Hong Kong and selected destinations in Asia. The new codeshare agreement adds four new destinations to Finnairโ€™s network in Asia.

From Juneย 15, 2018 onwards Finnair customers can connect with Cathay Dragonโ€™s flights from Hong Kong to

  • Hanoi and Danang, Vietnam
  • Yangon, Myanmar
  • Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Cambodia

These new codeshare-flights can be booked from June 5, 2018.

In addition, subject to regulatory approval, from Julyย 11, 2018 Finnair customers can connect from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur. Flights to Kuala Lumpur can be booked from Juneย 28, 2018 onwards.

Finnair customers can enjoy oneworld privileges and earn and redeem frequent flyer points also on Cathay Dragonโ€™s flights.

In other news, Finnair will start the Helsinki – Hannover route with Embraer 190s on April 29, 2019.

Copyright Photo:ย Finnair Airbus A350-941 OH-LWH (msn 097) LHR (SPA). Image: 941729.

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Cathay Dragon celebrates the launch of services to Jinan

Cathay Dragon Airbus A320-232 B-HSO (msn 4023) HKG (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 935958.

The Cathay Pacific Group celebrated the launch of its four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and Jinan in Shandong province, further strengthening its network in mainland China.

The new service to the โ€˜City of Springsโ€™ complements the existing ten weekly flights to Qingdao, providing more options for travellers to and from Shandong. The flight is operated by Cathay Dragonโ€™s Airbus A320 aircraft in a two class configuration.

At a ceremony held on March 26, 2018, Cathay Pacific Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Paul Loo expressed his gratitude to the ceremonyโ€™s guest of honour, Mr Li Zijun, Deputy Mayor of Jinan City.

 

2018 is set to be a year of considerable expansion for the Cathay Pacific Group. In addition to Jinan and Nanning in mainland China, new services to Brussels have also been launched, with Copenhagen, Dublin, Washington DC and Cape Town all coming online in the coming months.

Copyright Photo:ย Cathay Dragon Airbus A320-232 B-HSO (msn 4023) HKG (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 935958.

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