Cathay realigns flight schedules

MUMBAI: Cathay Pacific has realigned its flights in India by introducing daily non-stop flights between Mumbai and Hong Kong. It will also introduce Bangkok as a new destination from Delhi with daily non-stop flights beginning March 30, 2009.

Cathay Pacific Airways general manager ��� India Tom Wright told ET that the decisions are expected to benefit the air travellers in the Asia-Pacific region. ET broke the news in its online edition on Tuesday.

The re-alignment will help passengers connect with the airline���s extensive global network. The airline currently offers double daily services from Delhi to Hong Kong and 10 weekly flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong.

The aviation industry is passing through a rough phase, wherein, filling flights has become increasingly difficult, Mr Wright said. ���We will implement tough measures to remain competitive as the airline has been hit badly due to the global downturn.���