Cathay Pacific Airways was established on September 24, 1946 in Hong Kong by two ex-air force pilots from America and Australia, Roy Farrell and Sydney de Kantzow.
The inaugural voyage flew to Manila from Hong Kong and then to Shanghai.
Its initial scheduled services included Hong Kong to Singapore, Bangkok and Manila. Besides, Cathay Pacific started limited services to Sydney, Canton, Singapore and Shanghai.
Cathay pacific in 1948 sold 45% stake to Butterfield & Swine.
Later on July 1, 1948 it started its operations and later Butterfield acquired 52% and even today holds 40% through Swire Pacific Ltd.
Cathay Pacific Airlines has done frequent expansions making it the leading airlines in the world.
Cathay Pacific Airlines is a flag carrier of Hong Kong and also the prominent airlines in the world well known for its class in-flight service, on time performance, on ground service, and many more features.
It is one of the renowned international airlines in India as well. Its headquarters is the Hong Kong International Airport and offers cargo and passenger service to nearly 115 destinations widely spread across 36 countries.
Apart from this, Dragonair, its subsidiary also operates from Hong Kong covering Asia Pacific region to 29 destinations.
Cathay Pacific Airways is Oneworld alliance founder member and received 2009 Airlines of the year award and Five Star Airline ranking.
Booking Cathay Pacific flights in advance is best and to acquire cheap Cathay Pacific flights by booking early online. There are plenty of flights operating in Europe, North America and various other parts of the world.
They have flights serving the major metropolitan Indian cities namely, Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai making it the best international airlines in India.
It also provides flight services with codeshare partners such as British Airways and American Airlines. Cathay Pacific long-haul flights offer three classes, First, Business and Economy and the short-haul flights or few long-haul flights offer only two classes, business and economy.
The cuisines served on board are mouth-watering and they also have entertainment options such as video or Audio on Demand and are offered in-flight special magazines and international newspapers.
The noted awards received by this airway are ATW Industry Achievement Award in 1983, 1987, 1996, 1997 and 2006, World Travel Award from 2005 to 2008 and Skytrax World Airline Awards from 2003 to 2005, 2008 and 2009.
