Cathay Pacific confirmed a new route connecting Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with Adelaide (ADL), starting 11 November 2025 and operating three times a week on Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Published on 7 November, the announcement completes the carrier’s restoration of all pre-pandemic South Australian links and brings Premium Economy to the route for the first time.
The South Australian government estimates the service will generate AU$17 million in inbound tourism spend and AU$15 million in freight exports annually—from wine and seafood to hi-tech products—while giving Hong Kong firms better access to Australia’s renewables and defence-tech clusters. For business-traveller programmes, the new schedule offers one-stop connections via Hong Kong to major Asian and European hubs, reducing reliance on Sydney or Melbourne transits.
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Cathay’s broader Australia–New Zealand network will reach nearly 90 weekly returns this summer, signalling confidence in Asia-Pacific demand despite higher fuel and operational costs. Corporate travel managers should update their booking tools and fare-forecast models; Adelaide fares traditionally spike during festival season and agricultural shows.
Cargo managers also stand to benefit. The belly-hold of the A350-900 adds capacity for South Australia’s cold-chain exports, while reverse flows can carry electronics and apparel into Hong Kong’s logistics hub, reinforcing the route’s appeal for integrated supply-chain planning.
The South Australian government estimates the service will generate AU$17 million in inbound tourism spend and AU$15 million in freight exports annually—from wine and seafood to hi-tech products—while giving Hong Kong firms better access to Australia’s renewables and defence-tech clusters. For business-traveller programmes, the new schedule offers one-stop connections via Hong Kong to major Asian and European hubs, reducing reliance on Sydney or Melbourne transits.
Cathay’s broader Australia–New Zealand network will reach nearly 90 weekly returns this summer, signalling confidence in Asia-Pacific demand despite higher fuel and operational costs. Corporate travel managers should update their booking tools and fare-forecast models; Adelaide fares traditionally spike during festival season and agricultural shows.
Cargo managers also stand to benefit. The belly-hold of the A350-900 adds capacity for South Australia’s cold-chain exports, while reverse flows can carry electronics and apparel into Hong Kong’s logistics hub, reinforcing the route’s appeal for integrated supply-chain planning.
