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Cathay to increase capacity in Mumbai-HK routeedit
The Hindu – Online
The Hindu – Print – Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai
Cathay Pacific will increase its capacity on the Hong Kong-Mumbai and Mumbai Hong Kong routes by 21% from October 29, 2017 with the introduction of Boeing 777 aircraft on these sectors. The airline will also reintroduce its Premium Economy class cabin which it had withdrawn some time back. With the bigger aircraft in the sector, the airline will offer 67% more cargo capacity out of Mumbai, Cathay Pacific said.
Cathay Pacific appoints Mark Sutch as Regional General Manager for SAMEAedit
TravelBizMonitor – Online
Cathay Pacific Group has appointed Mark Sutch as Regional General Manager for South Asia, Middle East & Africa (RGM, SAMEA) with effect from August 1, 2017. He replaces Charlie Stewart-Cox. Besides, the airline has increased capacity with the introduction of Boeing 777 aircraft on the Mumbai – Hong Kong route, bringing back the Premium Economy cabin with it. The Boeing 777 aircraft will be launched on CX660 flight from Mumbai to Hong Kong and CX663 flight from Hong Kong to Mumbai. This change will mark a 21% increase in passenger capacity and 67% increase in cargo capacity out of Mumbai on Cathay Pacific flights.