Cathay Pacific announced the expansion of its global network this year via the relaunch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome beginning 5th June. Operated as a thrice-weekly summer seasonal service, the Hong Kong-Rome route will be Cathay Pacific's second direct connection between its home hub and Italy. The airline currently operates five return flights per week to Milan, increasing to daily this summer. Cathay Pacific's Rome service will be operated using the airline's Airbus A