New direct flights to Hong Kong from this major Texas city just launched
Dallas /Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) stays booked and busy year-round, adding new non-stop routes annually, and the latest one's a big deal for international travelers.
Cathay Pacific has officially launched its first-ever nonstop passenger flights between DFW and Hong Kong, making it the only direct flight available between Texas and Hong Kong. Starting April 24, passengers can take advantage of four-times-weekly service.
'DFW's growth in passenger service also creates new ways of connecting people, cultures, and economies. We are excited to welcome Cathay Pacific and open a new nonstop gateway between Hong Kong and North Texas, enhancing global access and deepening the ties that drive innovation and commerce,' DFW Chief Executive Officer Sean Donohue shared in a press release.
The flights will operate on Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, a modern widebody plane that comfortably seats between 350 and 410 passengers in a three-class configuration. Flights depart DFW at 10:55pm and arrive at HKG at 6:35am, available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as daily return flights to both Boston and Chicago.
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