Cathay seeks to launch Moscow service

oneworld carrier Cathay Pacific has applied for regulatory approval to link Hong Kong with Moscow, citing that it plans operate a 3x weekly service with A340 equipment.

Cathay currently has a codeshare agreement in place with Aeroflot which operates a 5x weekly service into Sheremetyevo. However there is no other carrier operating these city markets

BSP data (Airport IS) shows that over 40,000 passengers flew between these city markets in the twelve month period between November 08-09, with Aeroflot having an 82% market share.