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Cathay Pacific launches direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Cathay Pacific is set to introduce direct flights connecting Hong Kong and Almaty, Kazakhstan, starting January 9th. This new route will operate three times weekly, utilizing Airbus A330-300 aircraft and offering the only non-stop service between the two cities. The journey is expected to take approximately six to seven hours, significantly reducing travel time compared to existing options with layovers. AI

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Cathay Pacific launches direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in January

    Cathay Pacific Airways will launch direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, in January, making it the airline’s first Central Asian destination and establishing the only non-stop service between the two. The three-times-weekly service will…

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