After suspending passenger flights for several years, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s largest carrier with its headquarters and main hub at Hong Kong International Airport, has resumed flights to Sri Lanka.
Operating an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, the airline will fly to Sri Lanka three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays according to its new schedule. Cathay Pacific has served the Sri Lankan market for over 30 years, making it one of the most important airlines contributing to Sri Lanka’s tourism sector.
The airline had temporarily halted operations in March 2020 due to the global pandemic but operated Boeing 747 freighters during that time, transporting vital supplies like COVID-19 vaccines.
The newly resumed flight carried 253 passengers who were impressed by the warm, colorful welcome and cultural dancing performance organized by Sri Lanka Tourism at the airport.
This resumption marks an important moment, as Cathay Pacific, which currently flies to around 80 destinations worldwide, will be an asset to Sri Lanka’s tourism sector by bringing more visitors and promoting the country as a top travel destination.
The operation will especially help attract passengers from Far East countries like China and Hong Kong.
Article here https://www.newswire.lk/2024/02/02/cathay-pacific-resumes-flights-to-sri-lanka-after-several-years/
At the same time, analysis of tourist arrvials to Sri Lanka were up 100% in January 2024.
Sri Lanka is confident of reaching a 2.3 million target in 2024.
Sri Lanka received 302,884 tourists from India in 2023, which is Sri Lanka’s largest market.
Source to be verified.
