Wed Dec 04 07:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Cathay Pacific Expands European Reach with New Munich and Brussels Routes

**Hong Kong –** Cathay Pacific Airways will launch new flights to Munich and resume services to Brussels in 2025, significantly boosting its European network. The airline announced the additions as part of its plan to return to pre-pandemic capacity by January 2025.

Both routes will operate four times a week using Airbus A350-900 aircraft, featuring 38 business class, 28 premium economy, and 214 economy seats. Flights to Brussels will commence August 3rd, 2025, while Munich flights begin June 16th, 2025. Specific flight times have been released (see below for details).

The expansion brings Cathay Pacific’s European destinations to eleven, increasing weekly return flights to Europe from 78 to 93 in summer 2025. This growth, according to Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau, underscores Hong Kong’s position as a global aviation hub. The airline also plans to reach 100 worldwide destinations by 2025.

While the new A350-900s will not initially feature Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite (reserved for Boeing 777-300ER aircraft), passengers can still expect a comfortable journey.

Beyond direct routes, Cathay Pacific offers extensive connectivity through its Hong Kong hub, providing access to 19 destinations in mainland China via its network and low-cost carrier HK Express. The airline will also maintain seven weekly freighter flights to and from Europe.

**Flight Schedules (all times local and subject to regulatory approval):**

**Hong Kong (HKG) – Brussels (BRU):**

* **CX291 (HKG to BRU):** Departs HKG 23:35 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun), Arrives BRU 07:05 (following morning). Times adjusted by 15 minutes from August 13th.
* **CX294 (BRU to HKG):** Departs BRU 16:15 (Aug 3-12), 13:25 (thereafter) (Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat), Arrives HKG 09:45/06:55 (following morning).

**Hong Kong (HKG) – Munich (MUC):**

* **CX301 (HKG to MUC):** Departs HKG 01:10 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat), Arrives MUC 07:55.
* **CX300 (MUC to HKG):** Departs MUC 14:00, Arrives HKG 06:55 (following morning).

Further details are available on Cathay Pacific’s website and social media channels.

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