Cathay Pacific Expands European Network with New Routes and Increased Flights
Cathay Pacific is gearing up for a significant expansion of its European network in 2025, adding new destinations and increasing service to existing ones. The airline will launch flights between Munich and Hong Kong starting June 16, marking its first foray into the Bavarian capital. Just a few weeks later, on August 3, Cathay Pacific will resume its service between Brussels and Hong Kong, reviving a route that was paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Serving Europe with Style and Comfort
Both the Munich and Brussels routes will be operated by Cathay Pacific’s modern Airbus A350-900 aircraft, ensuring passengers enjoy a comfortable and contemporary travel experience. These aircraft feature a three-class configuration: business, premium economy, and economy, catering to a variety of travel preferences.
“We are very excited to be adding Munich to our network for the very first time, as well as returning to Brussels next year, making these our 10th and 11th destinations in Europe, respectively,” said Lavinia Lau, Cathay’s chief customer and commercial officer.
“Cathay Pacific has been flying non-stop to Europe for over four decades and we remain very committed to this important market. In addition to launching these two routes, we are delighted to be adding more flights on our other European routes next summer.”
A Stronger Presence Across Europe
With these additions, Cathay Pacific will operate a total of 93 return flights per week to Europe during the summer of 2025, a notable increase from its current 78 flights per week. This expanded capacity highlights the airline’s commitment to connecting passengers seamlessly between Asia and Europe.
The airline’s summer 2025 schedule will feature five daily flights from London Heathrow, solidifying London as a major hub within its European network. Cathay Pacific will also offer daily services to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Manchester, Milan, Paris, and Zurich, providing travelers with convenient options for exploring these vibrant European cities. Flights to both Madrid and Barcelona will operate four times a week, with the latter serving as a seasonal summer route.
What are the specific new routes Cathay Pacific is adding to its European network in 2025?
Cathay Pacific Expands European Network with New Routes and Increased Flights
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is [Guest Name], an aviation analyst, to discuss Cathay Pacific’s exciting news regarding their European network expansion in 2025. Welcome to the show, [Guest Name].
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Cathay Pacific is making significant moves in Europe. Can you tell us about their plans?
**Guest:** Absolutely. Cathay Pacific is adding two new destinations to their European network: Munich and Brussels. They’ll be launching flights between Munich and Hong Kong starting June 16th, 2025, which is a brand new route for them. They’re then resuming service between Brussels and Hong Kong on August 3rd, 2025, after pausing the route in 2020 due to the pandemic [[1](https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/cathay-pacific/cathay-pacific-adds-brussels-and-munich-to-its-european-network/)].
**Interviewer:** This is a big increase in their European presence. What does this signal about Cathay Pacific’s strategy?
**Guest:** This clearly demonstrates Cathay Pacific’s commitment to rebuilding its international network after the challenges posed by the pandemic. Expanding into Munich opens up a significant new market for them, while resuming service to Brussels indicates renewed confidence in the European travel market.
**Interviewer:** Do you think these moves will be successful?
**Guest:** I believe so. There is strong demand for travel between Asia and Europe, and Cathay Pacific’s reputation for quality service positions them well to capitalize on this trend.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights on Cathay Pacific’s expansion plans, [Guest Name]. It’s certainly an exciting development for travelers and the aviation industry.
