The Port of Seattle welcomes Cathay Pacific’s nonstop service to Hong Kong with their inaugural flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Coinciding with the airline’s 80th anniversary celebrations, the arriving Airbus A350 aircraft — wearing Cathay Pacific’s classic “lettuce leaf sandwich” livery — was welcomed with a ceremonious lion dance and ribbon cutting at the gate. This marks the last pre-pandemic carrier to return to SEA and will kick-start several new international offerings from SEA this year, boosting such services to more than 60.
“Direct service from Seattle to Hong Kong is back, and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” said Sam Cho, Port of Seattle Commissioner. “This connection opens exciting opportunities for both business and leisure travelers, strengthening ties between our regions and expanding access for our community.”
“As Cathay Pacific marks 80 years of connecting Hong Kong with the world, we are delighted to resume service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport,” said Lavinia Lau, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer at Cathay Pacific. “Seattle is an important gateway for travelers across the Pacific Northwest, and this renewed connection strengthens access to Hong Kong and the Cathay Group’s network of more than 100 destinations across Asia and beyond. We look forward to deepening our partnership with SEA and welcoming passengers on board.”
Cathay Pacific’s new year-round route operates five times per week on 250-seat Airbus A350-900 aircraft (38 Business, 28 Premium Economy, and 214 Economy seats). As a oneworld Alliance co-founder, Cathay Pacific enables passengers to connect in Seattle to/from Alaska Airlines’ extensive network across North America. For more information, please refer to the Cathay Pacific announcement.
Flight details
| Route | Days | Depart | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKG – SEA | M, T, Wed, Th, Sat | 1:25 p.m. | 10:05 a.m. (same day) |
| SEA – HKG | M, T, Wed, Th, Sat | 11:45 a.m. | 4:45 p.m. +1 |
International service at SEA
SEA currently offers 58 service options to 36 international destinations on 30 different airlines. Including Cathay Pacific, six new services are scheduled to debut in 2026, pushing SEA over 60 international services. Six new international services also launched in 2025, and in 2024, SEA welcomed a record eight new international services to easily top pre-pandemic levels of 42 services to 26 destinations on 22 airlines.
About Cathay Pacific
Premium full-service airline Cathay Pacific is the home carrier of Hong Kong with eight decades of history and is a founding member of the oneworld global alliance. Cathay also comprises the cargo division Cathay Cargo, low-cost carrier HK Express, and its lifestyle business. For more information, please visit the Cathay Pacific website.
Contact
Perry Cooper | SEA Airport
(206) 787-4923 | [email protected]
