Cathay Pacific is set to increase capacity to South Australia by 25 per cent. The carrier has announced it will add a fifth weekly service on the Hong Kong to Adelaide market from 02 December 2015.

Cathay’s Adelaide services were “de-linked” from Melbourne last April to become dedicated non-stop services.

“Since we introduced our new schedule in early April last year which provides better connections, particularly to the UK and Chinese destinations, we have seen demand surge, Our flights have been very popular and we have seen increased numbers of tourists into Adelaide from mainland China, as well as South Australians taking advantage of the fast connections to China, Asia, London and North America via Hong Kong.” states Nelson Chin, General Manager, Cathay Pacific Airways Southwest Pacific.

South Australian produce also makes an appearance on board Cathay Pacific flights from Adelaide with leading skincare brand Jurlique featured in the Business Class amenity kits; Dandelion Vineyards and D’Arenburg wines currently served on board, as well as Maggie Beer ice cream.

Cathay’s Adelaide services will operate as follows from 02 December 2015 with three-class Airbus A330-300 aircraft offering Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins:

CX 173 Hong Kong – Adelaide   dep: 1905   Arr: 0620 next day – daily except Monday/Friday
CX174 Adelaide – Hong Kong   dep: 0745   Arr: 1400 – daily except Tuesday / Saturday

Schedules will connect with Cathay’s Asia, Europe and North America services.