Episode 77 - A Chat with Cathay Pacific VP Chris
Chris van den Hooven, Senior VP Americas, Cathay Pacific Airways
Aired on May 17, 2021
Cathay Pacific Senior VP Americas, Chris van den Hooven, joins us to talk about how his airline is managing through the pandemic. Travel to Hong Kong, Cathay’s base, is still depressed due to international travel restrictions. Chris explains how the the airline is leaning on cargo, Mainline China flights, and a few international routes in the interim. Doug and Drew confirm Chris’ avgeek status as he regales us about landing at Kai Tak airport and spending hours spotting there.
Other topic discussed;
Colonial Pipeline shutdown affecting airlines in the southeast
Airlines score higer on the JD Powers list during the pandemic
United Airines bringing back domestic hot plated meals
Chris stays to give us tips on things to see and do in Hong Kong. Doug and Drew immediately started making travel plans after the show!
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Cathay Pacific A350-900 in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific signature drink the Cathay Delight, made with milk, coconut milk, kiwi juice, and mint leaves.
Dumplings and noodle soup at a an HKG Cathay Pacific lounge
Drew on a Cathay Pacific A350-900
