Cathay Pacific diverts Hong Kong-Milan flight to Lanzhou after engine failure

Cathay Pacific has expanded its network with the launch of direct flights from Hong Kong to Urumqi, starting April 28, 2025, enhancing its Mainland China destinations to 20. The new route will operate four times weekly, and the airline plans to introduce flights to additional cities including Hyderabad, Dallas, Rome, and Munich throughout 2025. Meanwhile, Cathay Pacific is also transitioning to a daily service between Kathmandu and Hong Kong, effective March 31, to facilitate increased passenger travel. In a separate incident, a Milan-bound flight was diverted to Lanzhou after the crew detected an engine failure approximately 4.5 hours into the journey, leading to a precautionary landing. The airline plans to arrange alternative transportation for affected passengers later the same day. Cathay Pacific continues to address operational challenges while expanding its services in the region.