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Hong Kong – Phnom Penh – Hong Kong flights to resume on 30 July
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flag carrier has announced the possible resumption of flights to Phnom Penh from July 30.
Flight CX 605 is scheduled to depart from Hong Kong at 1650 (Hong Kong time) and land at Phnom Penh International Airport at 2025.
The return flight, CX600, is expected to depart from Phnom Penh at 2145 and arrive at Hong Kong at 0145 (Hong Kong time).
Chea Oun, Permanent Secretary of State for the Secretariat of Civil Aviation, has been quoted as saying that the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation of Cambodia welcomes the resumption of flights.
He said the resumption was mostly for cargo flights only, with minimal passenger transport due to the spread of Covid 19 and restrictions on entry and exit of countries around the world.
The Secretary of State also stated that this flight is to prevent the aircraft from being left behind for a long time, which may cause damage, and the pilots, as well as absolutely must have a flight at least every three months to maintain their flight license.
Cathay is expected to mount two flights per month and may increase frequency depending on load factors and demand.
Source: https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50894763/hong-kong-phnom-penh-hong-kong-flights-to-resume-on-30-july/