Cathay Extends New York-Hong Kong Service

August 2, 2007 By: Jennifer Merritt Travel Agent

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This week, Cathay Pacific Airways announced a third daily service between New York and Hong Kong, which coincides with the introduction of the airline's new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Beginning November 15, the airline will provide passengers with morning, afternoon and evening options for travel between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific currently operates one daily nonstop flight between New York and Hong Kong and a daily one-stop service from New York via Vancouver to Hong Kong. The new service departs New York at 9 a.m. and arrives in Hong Kong at 2 p.m. the next day. The new aircraft for these flights will feature new seating, cabin design and in-flight entertainment across First, Business and Economy classes. Visit [www.cathaypacific.com/us].