Hyderabad, April 4 -- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) which is also known as Hyderabad airport has welcomed back Cathay Pacific's direct flights to Hong Kong.

The flights will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. The move provides travelers with more options for international journeys.

Improved travel options

The resumed route strengthens Cathay Pacific's presence in India. The airline is now serving five major cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

For the direct flights from Hyderabad airport, the airline will use Airbus A330-300 aircraft featuring both premium and economy cabins for the Hyderabad-Hong Kong sector.

Pradeep Panicker, CEO of GMR Hyderabad International Airport, highlighted th...