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Cathay Pacific Launches Inaugural Nonstop Flight Between Hong Kong and Seattle

Cathay Pacific has today announced the launch of their inaugural direct flight between Hong Kong and Seattle.  The inaugural flight was operated with an Airbus A350-900 featuring the airline’s iconic ‘lettuce leaf sandwich’ livery.


Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 Featuring Iconic 'Lettuce Leaf Sandwich' Livery and 80th Anniversary Logo - Courtesy Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 Featuring Iconic 'Lettuce Leaf Sandwich' Livery and 80th Anniversary Logo - Courtesy Cathay Pacific

On Monday (March 30, 2026), Cathay Pacific announced the launch of their inaugural nonstop flight between Hong Kong (HKG) and Seattle (SEA).  The route will now operate five times weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.  As part of Cathay’s 80th anniversary celebrations, the inaugural Hong Kong-Seattle flight was operated with a special-edition Airbus A350-900 aircraft featuring Cathay’s iconic ‘lettuce leaf sandwich’ livery, honoring 80 years of service.  With the new Seattle route, Cathay Pacific now operates nearly 120 weekly return flights to North America.


In Monday’s announcement, Cathay’s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Lavinia Lau, said,


“As we celebrate ‘80 Years Together’ connecting Hong Kong with the world, the launch of our Seattle service highlights the deepening ties between two global centres of innovation, culture, and commerce. Seattle’s spirit of creativity and entrepreneurship mirrors Hong Kong’s own energy, making this route especially meaningful for us.


“Through the Cathay Group’s investment of well over HK$100 billion into our fleet, cabin products, lounges and digital innovation, we are committed to offering customers a seamless and elevated travel experience whether they are travelling to Hong Kong or connecting to onward destinations through our global network covering more than 100 destinations worldwide. This new service not only enhances connectivity for business and leisure travellers, but also reinforces our role in supporting Hong Kong’s position as a leading international aviation hub.”



Cathay Pacific’s new Hong Kong-Seattle service is operated with an Airbus A350-900, featuring fully lie-flat beds in Business class, spacious seats in Premium Economy, and comfortable Economy Class seating.


 

Source: Cathay Pacific

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