Calling for the Continuance of Hong Kong – Fukuoka Flight (CX510, 511)

Since Cathay Pacific’s establishment of the Hong Kong – Fukuoka flight route in 1965, it has greatly contributed to the flow of people and goods between the two regions. We hereby express our extreme gratitude.

In the recent years, there has been a vast increase in the number of Hong Kong visitors to Japan. From that, Fukuoka Airport is known to be the gateway to Kyushu, the place blessed with rich nature, hence inviting many Hong Kong visitors.

Moreover, the branded strawberry “Amaou”, fresh seafood and other high quality ingredients are being transported from the Fukuoka Airport to Hong Kong. These ingredients are not only used in small restaurants, but also in many high-end restaurants, supporting Hong Kong as “Food City”. Especially when referring to the role of CX511, fresh seafood that is caught in the fishing port of Fukuoka in the morning are transported to Hong Kong on the same day. Then, supplied to many restaurants and served as dinner at night. This is how people in Hong Kong, or even the many tourists who come to Hong Kong, are able to enjoy dishes made with ingredients of the highest quality and freshness.

Unfortunately, we learnt that the CX511 route will be cancelled in October this year. The cancellation will not only affect the flow of people and goods between Hong Kong and Fukuoka, but will also lose the chance of providing fresh ingredients that help make Hong Kong the “Food City” that it is now.