Cathay Pacific announced yesterday a new code share with Alaska Airways that will see travellers able to connect on to Seattle and Portland via Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver with Alaska Airlines due to a growing demand amonst the Asian market for business and leisure trips to Seattle and Portland.
The code share commences for booking 29 September for travel starting 7 October 2010 and sees Cathay Pacific’s “CX” code go on Alaska Airlines flights between the cities of Seattle and Portland and three of Cathay Pacific’s North American gateway cities - Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver.
The agreement means that Cathay passengers will have “streamlined handling of checked baggage” according to Alaska Airlines President Brad Tilden.
Cathay Pacific flies twice daily to and from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver.
Alisha Haridasani
