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Cathay Pacific is bringing back service between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in March 2026. The route, first launched in March 2019, was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic. Starting on March 30th, the airline will resume operations with 5x weekly flights and further strengthen its trans-Pacific network.
With the relaunch of the Seattle service, Cathay Pacific will expand its US footprint to eight passenger destinations. These include:
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
This latest announcement comes alongside news that Dallas flights will transition to a daily schedule from late October 2025. The 13-hour flight between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will be operated by Airbus A350 aircraft. These offer 38 Business Class, 28 Premium Economy, and 214 Economy Class seats.
Seattle’s growing prominence as a global technology hub makes it a strategic choice for Cathay Pacific’s network. The city is home to tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, as well as satellite offices of Google, Meta, and other Silicon Valley leaders. Seattle now ranks second only to San Francisco as the USA’s top technology market. Beyond its corporate appeal, Seattle is a major tourism gateway, serving as a hub for Alaskan cruises and a launching point for Canadian Rockies tours and other nature-driven travel experiences.
Cathay Pacific’s return to Seattle comes amid rising competition in the Asia to Seattle travel corridor. Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines recently joined EVA Air, ANA, Japan Airlines, and Singapore Airlines in serving the airport. Alaska Airlines has also expanded into Asia and offers flights to/from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) using aircraft operated by Hawaiian Airlines, following its $1.9 billion acquisition of the airline.
Cathay Pacific’s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Lavinia Lau, said:
We are excited to resume direct passenger flights to Seattle, reinforcing our goal to deepen business and cultural ties between Hong Kong and a dynamic tech hub in the United States. This route not only provides greater convenience for our customers, but also supports the growing demand for connectivity between Asia and North America, particularly among travelers from the Chinese Mainland and India. Customers can immerse themselves in Seattle’s thriving tech scene, lush greenery and rich cultural offerings, while those traveling to Hong Kong and through our home hub can connect to more than 100 destinations around the world through the Cathay Group’s network.”
Anthony’s Take: It’s great to see Cathay Pacific continue to expand in the United States. I’m dying to go back to Hong Kong and want to fly Cathay.
(Image Credits: Cathay Pacific.)
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