Cathay Pacific Airways is offering senior citizens in Hong Kong and Macau a special 25 per cent discount on Economy Class and Business Class tickets to a number of popular destinations in celebration of Senior Citizens' Day on November 16, 2008.

This is the ninth consecutive year for the airline to offer the discount to thank the people who worked so hard to make Hong Kong the successful city it is today. Many seniors now keep a close eye on the newspapers in November for details of the latest discounts, and age is no barrier to travel. Last year the oldest person to take advantage of the offer was a 93-year-old who flew to Manila to catch up with friends.

The senior citizens' discount is open to all Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 or over, enabling them to buy Economy Class and Business Class tickets from Hong Kong to selected Cathay Pacific destinations at a discount of 25 per cent on published or market fares. Tickets must be issued between November 7 and November 21, 2008, for travel between November 7, 2008, and March 31, 2009. Blackout periods apply over the Christmas and Chinese New Year periods.

The 2008 promotion includes many of Cathay Pacific's most popular regional destinations, including Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Cebu, as well as a number of long-haul destinations in the United States, Europe and Australia. All journeys must begin in Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific General Manager Sales PRD & Hong Kong James Tong said: "We are delighted to be able to run this popular promotion once again, giving elderly people in Hong Kong and Macau the chance to visit family and friends overseas, explore their favourite cities or try new destinations for the first time. The elderly have given a lot to Hong Kong, and as Hong Kong's home airline we are pleased to be able to give something back in return."

Senior citizens can find out more about the special fares by contacting their local travel agent or visiting www.cathaypacific.com.hk.