{"id":81092,"date":"2025-01-08T21:35:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T16:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=81092"},"modified":"2025-02-25T10:30:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T05:00:29","slug":"cathay-pacific-restarts-rome-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/08\/cathay-pacific-restarts-rome-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Cathay Pacific to Restart Hong Kong to Rome Flights in June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HONG KONG-<\/strong> Cathay Pacific (CX)<\/a> is set to expand its global network this summer with the restart of direct flights between Hong Kong (HKG)<\/a> and Rome (FCO)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting June 5, 2025, this seasonal service will run three times a week, strengthening Cathay’s connections with Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cathay Pacific Restarts Rome Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cathay Pacific\u2019s (CX) new Hong Kong (HKG)-Rome (FCO) service adds to its existing five weekly flights to Milan, which will increase to daily service this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rome becomes the airline’s second Italian destination, reflecting a strong commitment to European connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight schedules (local times, subject to change and regulatory approval):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight Number<\/th>Departure<\/th>Arrival<\/th>Departure Time<\/th>Arrival Time<\/th>Frequency<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
CX293<\/td>Hong Kong (HKG)<\/td>Rome (FCO)<\/td>00:45<\/td>07:50<\/td>Mon, Thur, Sat<\/td><\/tr>
CX292<\/td>Rome (FCO)<\/td>Hong Kong (HKG)<\/td>11:45<\/td>05:20+1<\/td>Mon, Thur, Sat<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The new service is timely as Rome prepares for the 2025 Year of Jubilee, a religious and cultural event held every 25 years that attracts millions of visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vatican City and Rome will host a series of events and celebrations throughout the year, making this a convenient connection for travelers from Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathay Pacific\u2019s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer<\/strong>, Lavinia Lau, emphasized the airline\u2019s longstanding ties to Italy, dating back to 1986 when direct flights to Rome first launched. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe know our customers have been eagerly anticipating the return of this route, and we are delighted to be returning to Italy\u2019s marvelous capital this summer,\u201d Lau said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rome service will operate on Airbus A350-900<\/a> aircraft, offering a range of seating options for different travel needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n