Cathay Pacific is pleased to introduce a new nonstop service between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Hong Kong starting from April 24 2025, seamlessly connecting the southern United States with the airline’s home city. The airport will become the first major hub in the US south for Cathay Pacific passenger flights, reflecting the airline’s commitment to service to North America.
Flight CX897, operating the airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, will depart DFW at 11:55 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving in Hong Kong two days later at 5:05 am. This schedule provides customers with convenient connections to Cathay’s extensive network in Asia and the Chinese mainland. The return flight CX898 will depart Hong Kong at 4:05 pm (local time) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving in DFW at 5:55pm on the same day (complete schedule below).
Cathay Pacific operates to Hong Kong from eight destinations in North America, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver. Flights for Cathay Pacific’s DFW service are as follows:
Cathay Pacific is also increasing frequencies on its North American passenger services in 2025, providing more choices for customers. By May, the airline will be operating 108 return flights per week. Aside from the new Dallas service, that will include three return flights per day to New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and a daily return flight to both Boston and Chicago. Cathay Pacific also continues to increase flights on its services to Canada, with two daily return flights to Vancouver and 13 return flights per week to Toronto.
Everything to know ahead of a work trip to the Texas megacity
Dallas is certainly a different breed to the rest of the US, professionally speaking. To outsiders, the Texan metropolis may seem conflicting – home of big-town energy business but also an overarching southern style of hospitality.
For anyone heading to The Big D to meet with prospective clients, coworkers or suppliers, this brief guide will arm you for success. Here’s what you need to know before any Dallas work trip, including how to take care of a bill, restaurants to impress, and what conversations might be best avoided.
Where to start
The Dallas Fort Worth metroplex comprises two distinct lungs, Dallas and Fort Worth. Working travellers are best based in the former, where most businesses operate in either Uptown or Downtown. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a 20-minute drive away, conveniently between the two hubs.
Public transit is not advised in Dallas Fort Worth: it’s generally inconsistent and can be unsafe. Stick to rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft, or rent a car at the airport from companies such as Hertz.
Where to take clients
While Texans are partial to big smoky barbecue, it’s seldom enjoyed in a business setting. Traditionally, the way to impress would be to snag a table at Uptown’s 17th-floor members’ club and fine dining restaurant, The Crescent Club . Downtown, The Adolphus Hotel received the royal seal of approval when the late Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1991, and things are suitably regal if you take afternoon tea in the gilded Louis XVI-themed French Room. For business-casual, there’s no going wrong with seafood chain Truluck’s , a local favourite that also makes sizzling big steaks and boasts solid happy hour deals.
Where to stay
Arguably, the most hyped hotel of the moment is Virgin Hotels Dallas , a Design District hangout with beautifully understated rooms, happening social spaces and a chic rooftop pool. For classic luxe, have a chauffeur drop you off at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek – the first hotel in the Rosewood portfolio in DFW easily doubles as a romantic getaway if you’re lucky enough to be travelling with company. If nightlife is on the agenda, then consider Kimpton the Pittman in Deep Ellum, a neighbourhood renowned for its music venues, bars and nightclubs. The hotel’s relaxed backyard and pool bar are thankfully on hand to nurse away hangovers.
For more hotel suggestions, check our guide to the best hotels in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas.
Downtime done right
Whether or not you’re into sports, a Dallas Cowboys football game at AT&T stadium is a bucket-list experience. You can also catch a Dallas Mavericks National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball game or a Dallas Stars ice hockey game, both at the American Airlines Center . Another must-do-once experience is the annual State Fair of Texas, which typically runs for 24 days from late September, hosting traditional fairground rides, pig racing and indulgent food stalls. Work off the calories on the Katy Trail, or get your steps in wandering around the John F. Kennedy-dedicated Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and the Dallas Museum of Art.
Take something home
If you loved the look, then bring a piece of it home. Wild Bill’s Western Store is the place to get fitted with a pair of leather boots and a cowboy hat. It also carries standard souvenirs such as magnets, drinkware, and belt buckles. Shop local at the Dallas Farmers Market – filled with vendors of seasonal produce, artisan pantry staples, and handmade arts and crafts – hosted every day in Downtown Dallas.
We look forward to seeing you on board and invite you to experience the best of Dallas Fort Worth while enjoying the unparalleled comfort of Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A350-1000. See you in the skies! Get the most out of your next business travel, learn about Cathay’s Business Plus programme and start earning Business Status Points and Asia Miles today: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/cathay-business/business-plus.html.