Update: Cathay Pacific Cancels 90 More Flights After Airbus A350 Engine Issues
What Happened?
Cathay Pacific has grounded more of its Airbus A350 fleet due to ongoing engine problems. The airline has canceled 90 additional flights through February 26th, affecting services to destinations in Asia, Europe, and North America.
The airline's A350 fleet has been experiencing premature wear on the compressor blades of its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. This issue has forced Cathay Pacific to ground 29 of its A350 aircraft for inspections and repairs.
What Flights Are Affected?
The following flights have been canceled:
*- All A350 flights departing from Hong Kong to Sydney
- All A350 flights departing from Hong Kong to Melbourne
- All A350 flights departing from Hong Kong to Auckland
- All A350 flights departing from Hong Kong to Tokyo (Narita)
- All A350 flights departing from Hong Kong to Taipei (Taoyuan)
- All A350 flights departing from Hong Kong to Manchester
- All A350 flights departing from Hong Kong to London (Heathrow)
What Are Cathay Pacific's Plans?
Cathay Pacific is working with Rolls-Royce to resolve the engine issue. The airline has also increased the number of spare engines available to minimize the impact on its operations.
The airline has apologized to its customers for the cancellations and is rebooking passengers on alternative flights or offering refunds.
What Do Passengers Need to Do?
Passengers who are affected by the cancellations should contact Cathay Pacific to rebook their flights or request a refund.
The airline is advising passengers to check the status of their flights before traveling to the airport.
Additional Information
For more information on the Cathay Pacific A350 engine issues, please visit the airline's website: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/about-us/latest-news/news-article/engine-issues-affecting-airbus-a350-fleet.html
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