Cathay Pacific plans A350 to Osaka in 2017

Cathay Pacific last week has opened reservation for planned Airbus A350 service to Osaka, currently scheduled in the first quarter of 2017. Planned A350 operation as follow.

Hong Kong – Taipei Taoyuan – Osaka Kansai A350 operates from 02JAN17 to 23MAR17
02JAN17 – 08JAN17 Day 16 (KIX dep on Day 27)
15JAN17 – 16JAN17 Day 7 (KIX on Day 1)
31JAN17 – 08FEB17 Day 23 (KIX on Day 34)
12FEB17 – 19FEB17 Day x124 (KIX Day x235)
21FEB17 – 01MAR17 Day 236 (KIX Day 347)
05MAR17 – 13MAR17 Day x125 (KIX Day x236)
14MAR17 – 20MAR17 Day x145 (KIX Day x256)
22MAR17 – 23MAR17 Day 3 (KIX Day 4)

Hong Kong – Osaka Kansai A350 operates CX566/567 from 06FEB17 to 05MAR17

Additional changes, including last-minute aircraft changes, remain highly possible.

Routesonline

VIDEO: Cathay Pacific A350 landing at Gatwick Airport

Cathay Pacific A350 debut to Auckland on 27OCT16

Cathay Pacific has moved forward planned Airbus A350-900XWB service introductory on Hong Kong – Auckland route, currently scheduled to depart Hong Kong on 27OCT16, instead of 30OCT16. The A350-900XWB will operate this route 7 weekly, and increases to 10 weekly for the month of March 2017.

The following schedule is effective from 30OCT16 to 30NOV16.

CX197 HKG2125 – 1315+1AKL 359 D
CX198 AKL1450 – 2100HKG 359 D

Previously reported, A350 will operate on the seasonal 2nd daily CX117/118 from 01DEC16 to 28FEB17 (HKG departure; CX197/198 operates with 777-300ER during same period). All 10 weekly flights in March 2017 operates with A350.

As a result of this latest schedule change, Cathay Pacific’s last scheduled long-haul A340 service is now scheduled on 27OCT16, Auckland to Hong Kong.

Routesonline

Cathay Pacific CX312 A333 returned to Hong Kong, windshield cracked in turbulence

A Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300, registration B-LBJ performing flight CX-312 from Hong Kong to Beijing (China), was climbing out of Hong Kong when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing a windshield to crack. The crew stopped the climb at 8100 meters (FL266) and returned to Hong Kong for a safe landing on runway 25R about 65 minutes after departure.

The Aviation Herald

JOBS: Cabin Crew Base Executive Cathay Pacific Airways to be based in New York

Cathay Pacific Airways is looking for Cabin Crew Base Executive to be based in New York.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in airline industry
• Knowledge of Cabin Crew operational environment and standards including safety and inflight service is preferred
• Delivery of outstanding customer service in a changing and challenging environment
• Familiarity with conducting competency/behavioral based interviews
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy e.g. Excel, Powerpoint, MS Word
• Superior independent work habits
• All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. No sponsorship for employment visa status is available for this position

If you are interested in this job APPLY HERE

Cathay Pacific A333 flight CX755 near Bangkok, smoke in cockpit and cabin

A Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300, registration B-HLW performing flight CX-755 from Hong Kong (China) to Bangkok (Thailand), was descending towards Bangkok when smoke appeared in cockpit and cabin prompting the flight crew to don their oxygen masks and declare emergency, the crew worked the related checklists which seemed to reduce the smoke. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Bangkok's runway 19R and stopped on the runway, as the smoke was dissipating the crew decided to not evacuate. The passengers disembarked normally. All crew were taken to a hospital for medical checks and discharged after.

The aircraft remained on the ground for 11.5 hours, then departed for the return flight CX-754 and reached Hong Kong with a delay of 10.5 hours.

Maintenance found an air conditioning pack had failed and overheated resulting in the smoke. 

The Aviation Herald

Cathay Pacific / Dragonair introduces new worldwide baggage policy

Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair are pleased to announce the introduction of an enhanced baggage policy, which will see passengers benefit from increased check-in allowances and generally lower excess baggage charges.

Under the revised weight system policy, all passengers, regardless of their class of travel, will enjoy an additional 10kg allowance for check-in baggage. Marco Polo Club Silver, Gold and Diamond members will benefit from an extra 10kg, 15kg and 20kg respectively.

In line with global industry standards, the zoning of excess baggage charges will also be adjusted. The new zone combinations will see an extensive reduction of charges of up to 40%.

To improve check-in efficiency and reduce queuing time at airports across the airlines' networks, the revised baggage policy will follow a weight system with piece count. Passengers in Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class will be entitled to check-in two baggage items free of charge. First Class passengers will be entitled to check-in three baggage items free of charge. Marco Polo Club Gold and Diamond members will be entitled to check-in one additional item on top of their travel class allowance.

In addition to the enhanced check-in baggage policy, Dragonair will increase its carry-on baggage allowance, which currently stands at 5kg in all classes, to match that of Cathay Pacific. The new allowance for passengers travelling in Economy and Premium Economy will be increased to 7kg; Business Class and First Class passengers will enjoy allowances of 10kg and 15kg respectively.

The enhanced check-in baggage allowance will be applicable to air tickets issued or exchanged on or after 15 September 2016, while the new carry-on baggage policy will be effective from 15 September 2016.

1. New check-in baggage allowances

Under the revised baggage policy, passengers travel in all classes will enjoy an additional 10kg check-in baggage allowance:

	Non-member / Green		Silver		Gold / Sapphire		Diamond / Emerald
	Kg (total)	Pc (total)	Kg (total)	Pc (total)	Kg (total)	Pc (total)	Kg (total)	Pc (total)
First	40 ®50	3	+10kg	3	+15kg	4	+20kg	4
Business	30 ®40	2		2		3		3
Premium EY	25 ®35	2		2		3		3
Economy	20 ®30	2		2		3		3
Infant	10	2	-	-	-	-	-	-

Note: For flights to the Americas and New Zealand, where a piece system is adopted in accordance to local regulations, the current check-in baggage allowance remains unchanged.

2. Excess check-in baggage charges

Under the revised baggage policy and the revised zoning, excess baggage charges will be reduced for majority of the zones:

(US$/kg)	To HKG		To Zone 1		To Zone 2		To Zone 3		To Zone 4
	Current	New	Current	New	Current	New	Current	New	Current	New
From HKG	-	-	10	10	20	15	30	20	60	35
From Zone 1	10	10	10	12	20	15	30	25	60	35
From Zone 2	20	15	20	15	30	30	40	32	60	35
From Zone 3	30	20	30	25	40	32	40	35	60	60
From Zone 4	60	35	60	35	60	35	60	60	-	60

Passengers wishing to check-in additional pieces of baggage that exceed their permitted allowance will be charged US$30 per piece for Zones 1 to 3, and US$60 per piece for Zone 4.

For example:

A)  Excess weight

If an Economy Class passenger has 2 pieces of check-in baggage with a combined total weight of 33kg, he/she will be charged the relevant zone excess baggage fee for 3kg.

B)  Excess piece

If the passenger has 3 pieces of check-in baggage but within a total combined weight of 30kg, he/she will be charged for 1 piece of extra baggage.

  

C) Excess weight and piece

If the passenger has 3 pieces of check-in baggage with total combined weight of 45kg, he/she will only be charged with the relevant zone excess baggage fee of 15kg.

3. Enhanced carry-on baggage allowance

Dragonair will align its carry-on baggage allowance with Cathay Pacific, with a higher weight allowance:

	Non-Member/Green (Cathay Pacific)		Non-Member/Green (Dragonair)		Silver / Gold		Diamond
	Kg	Pc	Kg	Pc	Kg	Pc	Kg	Pc
First	15	1	5 ®15	1	15	1	15	1
Business	10	1	5 ®10	1	10	1	15	1
Premium EY	7	1	5 ®7	1	10	1	15	1

4. Revised Zone Table
 

Zone	Definition
Zone 1	China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, Japan, Russia (in Asia) Within Australia, within Malaysia, between Taiwan & Korea/Japan, between Thailand and Singapore, between UAE and Bahrain
Zone 2	Maldives, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Zone 3	Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE
Zone 4	South Africa, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, UK, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Spain

TravelDailyNews

Cathay B773 flight CX382 over Austria and Hungary, loss of communication leads to intercept

A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300, registration B-KPF performing flight CX-382 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Hong Kong (China), was enroute at FL310 entering Austrian Airspace when communication with the aircraft was lost. The aircraft continued normally along its route and entered Hungarian Airspace without contacting Hungarian air traffic control prompting Hungary to dispatch two Gripen Fighter Aircraft to intercept the Boeing causing sonic booms over Hungary. The fighter pilots visually identified the aircraft, communication was restored and the aircraft was handed over to Romania while the fighter aircraft returned to their base. The Boeing climbed to FL330 shortly after entering Romanian Airspace and continued their flight to Hong Kong for a safe landing.

Hungary's Ministry of Defense confirmed two Gripen Fighter Aircraft exceeded the sonic barrier while intercepting a civilian airliner enroute from Zurich to Hong Kong, which had failed to contact Austrian and Hungarian Air Traffic Control.

The Aviation Herald

Photo News: Cathay Pacific second A350

B-LRC is the second A350-900 of Cathay Pacific

Photo News: Cathay Pacific 2nd A350-900

The Second Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900

Cathay B773 at Hong Kong, hydraulic leak

A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300, registration B-KPH performing flight CX-883 (dep Jul 11th) from Los Angeles,CA (USA) to Hong Kong (China) with 254 people on board, landed on Hong Kong's runway 07R and was about to turn off the runway when smoke was observed from underneath the fuselage. The aircraft stopped on the adjacent taxiway, emergency services attended the aircraft and found hydraulic fluid dripping onto the hot brakes. The aircraft was shut down and towed to the apron.

The airline reported that after landing the captain, suspecting a possible hydraulic leak at one of the main landing gear struts, invoked preventive procedures during passenger disembarkation.

The occurrence aircraft was able to resume service after about 7.5 hours on the ground.

The Aviation Herald

SKYTRAX: Emirates is the airline of the year 2016

In a gala ceremony held at Farnborough Airshow, Skytrax today presented the 2016 World Airline Awards. The leaders and top management from over 40 airlines from across the globe attended the event, where Emirates was voted the World’s Best Airline by air travellers.

At the awards event, Edward Plaisted of Skytrax commented: “we are honoured to have so many airlines travel here today and receive their accolades after being voted as Best Airlines in many different categories. For many years we have been dedicated to providing a survey and awards process that remains independent, and delivering an event that is aptly known as the Passenger’s Choice Awards. We have seen many familiar names here today appearing as repeat winners, which I guess reflects that in many cases ‘once a winner, always a winner’ in many customers eyes.

The full Results can be viewed at » World Airline Awards.

The World’s Top 10 Airlines of 2016

1. Emirates
2. Qatar Airways
3. Singapore Airlines
4. Cathay Pacific
5. ANA All Nippon Airways
6. Etihad Airways
7. Turkish Airlines
8. EVA Air
9. Qantas Airways
10. Lufthansa

This is the fourth time Emirates has won this top prize in the awards history. The airline also retained its stranglehold on the World’s Best Inflight Entertainment category with another strong performance. In addition to these top awards, Emirates improved its position across a range of awards categories performing well in First, Business and Economy Class survey sections and achieving a top-10 finish (10) in the World’s Best Cabin Staff category.

Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline said: “We are honoured to be recognised by the prestigious Skytrax awards. Emirates has always put our customers at the heart of what we do, and we work hard to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers at every touchpoint, every day, all around the world. We constantly invest in our product and services, both on the ground and in the air. We listen carefully our customers, and then relentlessly challenge ourselves to deliver and exceed expectations. The fact that these awards are based on the direct feedback from passengers is gratifying and wonderful recognition for all of the hard work that’s gone into creating the Emirates experience.”

Qatar Airways was ranked No 2 in the world, and won other top awards being named the World’s Best Business Class, the World’s Best Business Class lounge and Best Airline Staff in the Middle East. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr Akbar Al Baker, said: “It is a very proud moment for Qatar Airways to be named World’s Best Business Class, Best Business Class Airline Lounge and Best in the Middle East by the prestigious Skytrax Airline Awards, not only for myself, but for every individual at Qatar Airways who creates the passengers’ experience – from our on-board Cabin Crew to the chefs overseeing our catering, to the technicians who ensure the cabin is in perfect working order. Our commitment to continued success is unwavering and a testament to the dedication of our global teams. The airline’s renowned service, modern aircraft and luxurious cabins, combined with an expanding global network, continue to set Qatar Airways apart from the competition.”

Third placed Singapore Airlines achieved top success winning the award for Best Airline in Asia, as well as the title for the Best Business Class Airline Seat. Commenting on the awards. Singapore Airlines said: “We are honoured to receive these prestigious awards, which are a validation of the hard work and dedication of our staff around the world who ensure that Singapore Airlines remains competitive on a global level.”

ANA All Nippon Airways achieved repeat success, ranked No 5 in the world in the global results and securing the awards for the World’s Best Airport Services and Best Airline Staff in Asia for the second successive year. Mr. Osamu Shinobe, President and CEO of ANA, commented on the awards: “ANA is committed to becoming the world’s leading airline and providing all passengers with a superior air travel experience. We are focused on providing a personalized, high-quality service which ensures the comfort and safety of all our customers.”

Norwegian was voted the Best Low Cost Airline in Europe for the fourth successive year, in addition to collecting the award for Best Long Haul Low Cost Airline – for their expanding long haul operation. Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos said: “I am honoured to accept these awards but this recognition belongs most of all to Norwegian’s hard-working staff and our loyal passengers. We believe that not only should air travel be affordable to all, but also that low-cost can still mean high-quality. It is truly rewarding to see that our brand new planes, expansive route network, low fares and the great service offered by our crew have been appreciated by passengers. These awards give us huge momentum as we continue our ambitious expansion plans in Europe, the US and beyond.”

Award-winning airlines at the 2016 World Airline Awards include Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Astana, Air France, Air New Zealand, AirAsia, AirAsia X, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Azul – Brazilian Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Cathay Pacific, Copa Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, LAN Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Plaza Premium Group, Porter Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airline, South African Airways, Spring Airlines, Star Alliance, Thai Airways, Thomson Airways, Turkish Airlines and Virgin America.

SKYTRAX

Cathay B773 near Minsk on Jul 11th 2016, suspected fuel leak

A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300, registration B-KQY performing flight CX-270 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Hong Kong (China), was enroute at FL330 about 50nm northeast of Minsk (Belarus) when the crew detected a possible fuel leak at one of the engines (GE90) and decided to divert to Minsk, where the aircraft landed safely on runway 31 about one hour later.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Minsk 27 hours after landing.

A replacement Boeing 777-300 registration B-KQT positioned from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Minsk as flight CX-256 and arrived in Hong Kong still as flight CX-256 with a delay of 13 hours.

The Aviation Herald

Airbus and Rolls-Royce partner to deliver integrated parts availability service for Cathay Pacific Airways’ A350 fleet

Airbus and Rolls-Royce have created a new integrated parts availability service for the Cathay Pacific Airways A350 fleet, which encompasses both airframe and engine Line-Replaceable-Unit (LRU) components. The service integrates the Airbus “Flight Hour Services” (FHS) and the Rolls-Royce TotalCare Availability service through a seamless operational interface. 

Through this partnership between Airbus and Rolls-Royce, Cathay Pacific will be able to access both engine and aircraft parts through the same process to improve speed of response. Supported by both manufacturers, this innovative approach to managing airframe and engine parts provides a cost-effective and lean operational solution for the airline. 

The airframe and engine parts will be hosted in the same warehouse in Hong Kong so that they can be made available locally when needed to secure the airline’s A350 operations. Airbus and Rolls-Royce believe that this approach will suit the needs of other customers and will seek further opportunities to develop seamless integrated services for the A350.

Airbus Press release

Cathay Pacific A340 Operations FY2016/17 :: Routesonline

Cathay Pacific in recent schedule update has gradually adjusted planned Airbus A340-300 operation, which sees continuation of downsizing of the operation. Previously not specifically highlighted, the airline’s last long-haul A340-300 service is tentatively scheduled on 30OCT16, Auckland to Hong Kong (CX198). From 30OCT16, planned A340-300 operation as follow.

30OCT16 – 25MAR17, winter 2016/17 season:
Hong Kong – Bangkok 4 weekly (Day x247 / Day x135 from BKK)
Hong Kong – Ho Chi Minh City 2 weekly (Day 57 / Day 16 from SGN)
Hong Kong – Manila 1 weekly (Day 1)
Hong Kong – Nagoya 2 weekly (Day 24)
Hong Kong – Seoul Incheon 2 weekly (Day 37 / Day 14 from ICN)
Hong Kong – Singapore 5 weekly (Day x36 / Day x47 from SIN)
Hong Kong – Taipei Taoyuan 5 weekly (Day x15 / Day x26 from TPE)
Hong Kong – Taipei Taoyuan – Seoul Incheon 4 weekly (Day x157 / Inbound Day x124)

eff 26MAR17, summer 2017 season:
Hong Kong – Bangkok 2 weekly
Hong Kong – Bangkok – Singapore 1 daily
Hong Kong – Manila 1 weekly
Hong Kong – Seoul Incheon 1 weekly
Hong Kong – Singapore 1 weekly
Hong Kong – Taipei Taoyuan 6 weekly

06JUL16 Update – Cathay Pacific A340 Operations FY2016/17 :: Routesonline

Cathay Pacific: Safety Database

Operator info
name: Cathay Pacific Airways
country:  Hong Kong
ICAO code: CPA
IATA code: CX
Founded: 1946

 Cathay Pacific Airways passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) benchmark for global safety management

Cathay Pacific Airways- Accident & incidents:

8 occurrences in the ASN safety database

Aviation Safety Network > ASN Aviation Safety Database > Operator index > Hong Kong > Cathay Pacific Airways

Cathay Pacific Adds New A350 Routes in NW16 :: Routesonline

Cathay Pacific in today (31MAY16)’s schedule update has opened reservation for additional destinations to be served by Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft. At the launch of winter 2016/17 season, A350 will begin serving following long-haul routes.

eff 30OCT16 Hong Kong – Auckland CX117/118 1 daily
eff 31OCT16 Hong Kong – Paris CDG CX279/278 3 weekly
eff 31OCT16 Hong Kong – Rome 

Planned A350 operation remains subject to change.

Cathay Pacific Adds New A350 Routes in NW16 :: Routesonline

Cathay Pacific Plans A350 Service to Vietnam in June 2016 :: Routesonline

Cathay Pacific in last week’s schedule update is moving forward planned Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft service entry to Vietnam, as Hong Kong – Ho Chi Minh City to receive A350 service on 03JUN16 and 27JUN16. Planned operation as follow.

CX799 HKG1620 – 1755SGN 359 03JUN16
CX767 HKG0835 – 1010SGN 359 27JUN16

CX764 SGN1905 – 2250HKG 359 03JUN16
CX766 SGN1115 – 1510HKG 359 27JUN16

Planned regular A350 service from 01JUL16 remains unchanged.


Cathay Pacific Plans A350 Service to Vietnam in June 2016 :: Routesonline

AirLive.net: BREAKING Cathay Pacific #CX695 from Hong Kong to Delhi is in an emergency.

   

UPDATE We have confirmation Cathay Pacific #CX695 landed runway 28 at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.

UPDATE Several flights heading to Delhi are now holding to let#CX695 land.

UPDATE Cathay Pacific #CX695 is on final approach to Delhi. 


UPDATE Cathay Pacific #CX695 is out of holding pattern, will arrive to Delhi 45 moins late.





AirLive.net: BREAKING Cathay Pacific #CX695 from Hong Kong to Delhi is in an emergency. Live:

Cathay Pacific to start Gatwick A350 flights in 3Q2016 - ch-aviation.com

  


Cathay Pacific (CX, Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok) has tentatively set London Gatwick as its maiden A350-900 longhaul destination with a 4x weekly direct service from Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok set to launch on September 2, 2016. 

As with other first time operators, it is presumed that for crew training purposes, Cathay Pacific will initially deploy the new aircraft on shorthaul regional flights prior to using them for longhaul operations.

The Hong Kong-based carrier has a total of twenty-two A350-900s and twenty-six A350-1000s on order from Airbus Industrie (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac). The jets will be used to replace Cathay Pacific's ageing B777-200(ER) and A340-300 fleets.


Cathay Pacific to start Gatwick A350 flights in 3Q2016 - ch-aviation.com