The national carrier for Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific have been a huge success story in recent years, being awarded a multitude of top awards. Most recently given a total of four awards in 2009 by Skytrax, most interestingly this international airline in India received “South East Asia's Airline of the Year Award”. It is therefore unsurprising that they also enjoy a Skytrax 5-star rating, one of only 6 carriers to hold such an honor.
Serving over 120 destinations, across 36 countries globally, they enjoy codeshare agreements and a founder of the Oneworld alliance, membership allows them to best provide a complete and comprehensive service to their customers.
Operating a fleet of 100 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, the order books are also healthily populated with new planes totaling over 25 to be delivered in the next few years.
Comfortably meeting all requirements laid down by the IATA regards safety and operations, Cathay Pacific are eager to provide a consistent level of service to passengers traveling in all classes offered, to aid them in their quest to become the world's best airline.
With catering often commended by passengers and industry experts alike, it is something akin to dining in a Michelin starred restaurant when flying in a premium cabin.
As with most carriers, this international airline in India have been progressively refurbishing their fleet, introducing modern seating in all classes.
Indeed, keeping things simple in the provision is just 3 levels of accommodation is possibly indicative of their sensible and proven successful approach to aviation demand in the 21st century. Recent initiatives have actually seen this cut further, to just two distinctions on their new Airbus fleet.
Impressive, yet outwardly complex membership programs exist. Operating in much the same way as other major carriers, benefits range from discounted travel, guaranteed lounge use and additional baggage allowance, right up to the provision of products and services not otherwise thought to be relevant to the industry.
Flying directly between Bangalore, (through subsidiary Dragonair), Chennai, Delhi, Karachi and Mumbai, Cathay Pacific offer a comprehensive service from India and beyond.
Since Hong Kong returned to Chinese control in 1999, it would be safe to say Cathay Pacific have played a key roll in improving international relations. Social respect has also been aided by their approach to battling the challenge of the aviagtion industry's impact upon the environment. With the launch of their carbon offset scheme, the FLY greener programme, and a host of projects to improve the environment, their commitment is assured.
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