Cathay Pacific Joins BSP in Mexico, Expands Geographical Reach

Cathay Pacific’s Asia-wide network now accessible to Mexican travel agents; 6% commission special offered until November 2014

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SAN FRANCISCO--()--Cathay Pacific Airways the home carrier of Hong Kong recognized around the globe for its amenities and service excellence, today announced it has joined Mexico’s BSP booking system, allowing Mexican travel agents the opportunity to book Cathay Pacific flights for the first time.

As a limited-time introductory incentive to agents, Cathay Pacific is offering a 6% general sales commission on all travel booked until 30 November, 2014.

Expanding Cathay Pacific’s distribution throughout the country will allow travel agencies to issue their own tickets in Cathay’s own CX (160) stock and credit cards will now be accepted as a method of payment. Additionally, Mexican organizations will be able to enjoy the benefits of corporate travel agreements with Cathay Pacific, linking them to Hong Kong and all of the Asian continent, including 22 destinations in Mainland China.

A premium carrier, Cathay Pacific serves Hong Kong & Asia from five US gateways – including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York (JFK), San Francisco – and as of March 2, 2014, Newark Liberty International Airport. Cathay Pacific links Mexico City and Guadalajara to Hong Kong and Asia (via LAX) with a codeshare on Alaska Airlines.

“We are delighted to join BSP in Mexico. Mexico is a very important and strategic market for Cathay Pacific, as evidenced by the two cargo services we have just launched to Guadalajara in October 2013 and Mexico City in March 2014. It has long been our wish to be part of BSP and now that the ticketing process is streamlined, we look forward to welcoming more Mexican travelers on board,” said Tom Owen, Senior Vice President, Americas, Cathay Pacific.

The flight schedule for Cathay Pacific’s codeshare services with Alaska Airlines are as follows (all times local and subject to change):

Mexico City (MEX):

Flight no   From   To   Departure/Arrival
CX7991 (AS225) MEX LAX 0650/0900
CX885 LAX HKG 1305/1855+1 day
CX7993 (AS245) MEX LAX 1435/1640
CX883 LAX HKG 2355/0545 +2 days
 

Guadalajara (GDL):

Flight no   From   To   Departure/Arrival
CX7941 (AS219) GDL LAX 0735/0900
CX885 LAX HKG 1305/1855+1 day
CX7943 (AS253) GDL LAX 1325/1445
CX883 LAX HKG 2355/0545 +2 days
 

About Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Airways flies daily to Hong Kong and beyond, including over 22 destinations in Mainland China, from five cities in the USA and two in Canada: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York (JFK), Newark Liberty, San Francisco Vancouver and Toronto; and offers cargo flights to 15 cities across the Americas.

For reservations, call the Mexico sales office at 52 (55) 5629-0303, North America Reservations desk at +1 (604) 606-8888, contact a travel agent or visit www.cathaypacific.com.

Cathay Pacific Airways was awarded the “World’s Best Cabin Staff” and “Best Transpacific Airline” honors in the 2013 annual Skytrax World Airline Awards™ programme, with more than 18 million airline passengers from around the world voting for their favourite travel experiences.

Contacts

Cathay Pacific Airways
Julie Jarratt, 415-848-2006
Communications Manager, Americas
Julie_Jarratt@CathayPacific.com

Contacts

Cathay Pacific Airways
Julie Jarratt, 415-848-2006
Communications Manager, Americas
Julie_Jarratt@CathayPacific.com