Got a recent Cathay Pacific press release announcing that beginning October 27 this year, CX will commence a new flight schedule from Hong Kong to the Maldives four times a week. (This is still tentative per government approval.)
“Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a chain of islands with unsurpassed beauty in its pristine white beaches, azure seas and amazing coral reefs. The islands are home to a rich marine life, including several endangered species, and are considered by many travellers as the perfect place for a honeymoon. Visitors to the Maldives holding Philippine passports currently enjoy a free 30-day visa on arrival at the capital city of Male.
“To ensure that passengers enjoy maximum comfort in their journey to the Maldives, CX will use an Airbus A330-300 equipped with the award-winning Business Class cabin and its amenities, the new Premium Economy Class and Long-haul Economy Class cabins. Flights will depart from Hong Kong to Male International Airport every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
“CX Chief Executive John Slosar said: ‘The Maldives is the perfect getaway for holiday makers from around the world. Cathay Pacific is a premium service airline and our passengers will enjoy the best products and services when they fly with us to the Maldives.’
CX 601 HKG-MLE departs 5:15pm and arrives 9:25pm every Wednesday,
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
CX 602 MLE-HKG departs 11:35pm and arrives the following morning 8:55
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sundayâ€
For further information, please contact Ms. Connie Cimafranca at tel. # 231-3747 or email: ceb#mktg@cathaypacific.com
My second son Allen and his bride, Dr. Jennifer Toledo, spent their honeymoon in the Maldives as both love the beachcombing existence. That’s a honeymoon that is purely enjoyment of nature’s bounty and focusing on getting to know each other’s habits, quirks and idiosyncrasies without the usual static of a metropolitan nightlife, nor the metro’s daily grind.
One thing the honeymooners shared: be sure to bring bottled water in your luggage. Bottled water in the islands will cost you an arm and a leg! This was what Allen & Jinjin warned when they were there for their honeymoon in 2003.