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Finnair starts codeshare cooperation with Cathay Dragon and extends its network in Asia

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Finnair and Cathay Pacific Airways, based on Hong Kong, have agreed on a new codeshare cooperation on the routes operated by Cathay Dragon, Cathay Pacific Airway’s affiliate, between Hong Kong and selected destinations in Asia. The new codeshare agreement adds four new destinations to Finnair’s network in Asia.

From 15th of June onwards Finnair customers can connect with Cathay Dragon’s flights from Hong Kong to

  • Hanoi and Danang, Vietnam   
  • Yangon, Myanmar
  • Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Cambodia     

These new codeshare-flights can be booked from 5th of June.

In addition, subject to regulatory approval, from 11th of July Finnair customers can connect from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur. Flights to Kuala Lumpur can be booked from 28th of June onwards.

Finnair customers can enjoy oneworld privileges and earn and redeem frequent flyer points also on Cathay Dragon’s flights.

“We warmly welcome this cooperation with Cathay Dragon and are delighted to offer our customers yet more destinations and smooth connections in Asia. Currently Finnair offers ten weekly round trips from Helsinki to Hong Kong and adds a new frequency during this winter season,” says Philip Lewin, Head of Alliances and Partnerships at Finnair. 

About Cathay Dragon

Cathay Dragon, a regional airline of the Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific group, operates 47 aircraft on scheduled services to more than 50 destinations in Mainland China and elsewhere in Asia.

Further information:
Finnair Media Desk, +358 9 818 4020, comms(a)finnair.com 
www.finnair.com, www.company.finnair.com 
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Finnair blog: www.bluewings.finnair.com

About Finnair
Finnair flies between Asia, Europe and North America with an emphasis on fast connections via Helsinki, carrying more than ten million passengers annually. In 2017, Finnair's extensive network connects 19 cities in Asia and 7 cities in North America with over 100 destinations in Europe. The airline, a pioneer in sustainable flying, was the first European airline to fly the next-generation, eco-smart Airbus A350 XWB aircraft and it is the first airline listed in the Leadership Index of the worldwide Carbon Disclosure Project. The only Nordic carrier with a 4-star Skytrax ranking, Finnair has also won the World Airline Award for Best Airline Northern Europe for the past seven years running. Finnair is a member of oneworld, the alliance of the world's leading airlines committed to providing the highest level of service and convenience to frequent international travellers.

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