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Delta Airlines adding direct flights to Boston from Palm Beach International Airport next year

Palm Beach County residents who want to watch the next Boston Marathon live in April 2026 will find no shortage of direct flights from the two most popular airports used by people here, with one of those big airlines saying Aug. 1 it will be adding even more.
Delta Airlines and JetBlue Airways together are offering more than a dozen nonstop flights to Boston Logan International Airport from Palm Beach International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, as cheap as $109. Flights’ travel time are between three and 3½ hours.
Delta already flies one nonstop trip daily from PBIA to Boston, but is adding more in 2026 on April 17-18, and April 23-26. The Boston Marathon is scheduled for April 20, 2026.
JetBlue flights to Boston around Patriots Day still cheaper
The cheapest nonstop one-way JetBlue tickets to Boston from PBIA cost $129, a search of Google Flights shows. The cheapest Delta flights cost $199.
The cheapest nonstop one-way JetBlue tickets to Boston from the Fort Lauderdale airport cost $109, the same as the cheapest Delta flight.
Nearly 29,000 entrants ran in this year’s marathon. The event attracts more than 500,000 spectators annually, the marathon’s organizers, The Boston Athletic Association, says.
Chris Persaud covers transportation in Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post. Email news tips and ideas to cpersaud@pbpost.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Delta Airlines adding direct flights to Boston from West Palm in 2026
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Cathay Pacific Joins Emirates and Qatar to Boost European Connectivity, Resumes Hong Kong-Brussels Flights: Here’s What You Need To Know

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Cathay Pacific has made a significant return to Europe by resuming flights between Hong Kong and Brussels. The Hong Kong-based airline has reintroduced the route after a hiatus since 2020. This move is part of Cathay Pacific’s broader strategy to expand its European network and strengthen its position in the international aviation market.
The airline has resumed operations on the Hong Kong to Brussels route four times a week using the latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft. These modern planes feature a business, premium economy, and economy class, catering to all travelers. This isn’t just a win for the airline—this flight is a key link for travelers connecting these important global centers.
Increased European Flights: Connecting Key Destinations
The restart of the Hong Kong-Brussels flights comes as part of Cathay Pacific’s plan to expand its services across Europe. The airline is operating nearly 100 weekly flights to various European destinations this summer. Cities like Rome and Munich have already been added to the airline’s flight map, increasing the airline’s ability to cater to growing demand from both business and leisure travelers.
The Rebuilding of Cathay Pacific’s Long-Haul Network
As a result of the global pandemic, the aviation industry suffered a major setback. Cathay pacific has been fervently focused on restoring services in their long-haul network. During the pandemic, travel demand decreased, but now the airline has new routes to offer. With the resuming of flights to Brussels, Cathay pacific is able to gain access back to one of the major cities in Europe which is also a political hub and historical site.
The airline’s efforts are part of a larger strategy to offer greater choice to European travelers, whether for business or tourism. As Lavinia Lau, Cathay Pacific’s chief customer and commercial officer, highlighted, the airline’s return to Brussels helps connect Hong Kong directly to one of Europe’s key political and cultural centers.
New Airbus A350-900 Aircraft Enhances Travel Experience
Traveling from Hong Kong to Brussels? You’ll be flying in style on the sleek Airbus A350-900. Cathay Pacific’s A350-900 model is equipped with modern features that ensure both business and premium economy as well as economy class travelers experience enhanced comfort during the flight. Passengers benefit from the aircraft’s fuel-efficient features and quieter engines as well as A350-900’s advanced technology which ensures a smooth journey.
The business class offers spacious seating with direct aisle access, ensuring a relaxing long-haul experience. Premium economy and economy passengers will also find more room and better in-flight entertainment options. This is part of Cathay Pacific’s commitment to enhancing its passengers’ travel experiences, ensuring each flight is as pleasant and convenient as possible.
Cathay Pacific’s Commitment to European Connectivity
Cathay Pacific’s decision to resume the Hong Kong-Brussels route highlights the airline’s commitment to improving European connectivity. The airline’s European offerings have grown substantially, with daily flights from major cities like London, Amsterdam, and Paris. The new flights to Brussels are expected to attract both business travelers and tourists seeking easy access to the European continent’s political and cultural heart.
In addition to the Hong Kong-Brussels flights, Cathay Pacific has also introduced new routes to other European destinations such as Munich and Rome. The airline’s goal is to increase its reach in key markets, offering customers more flight options to and from Europe.
Key Cities in Europe Now Linked Directly to Hong Kong
The resumption of the Hong Kong-Brussels flights is a significant milestone for Cathay Pacific. Brussels is now added to the airline’s growing list of direct European connections. Travelers from Brussels will now be able to enjoy direct flights to Hong Kong, making it easier to connect with Asia and beyond.
Besides Brussels, Cathay Pacific has established daily services to major cities like London, Frankfurt, and Milan. It also operates multiple weekly flights to cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, and Zurich. With these options, travelers have more flexibility when planning their journeys between Europe and Asia.
Cathay Pacific’s Continued Expansion Across Europe
The expansion of Cathay Pacific’s long-haul routes is not restricted to Brussels. The airline is always focused on network expansion throughout Europe. It now has five daily flights operating from London which gives he frequent travelers a direct connection to two of the most important financial centers in the world. Also, the airline’s services from Milan, Paris, and Zurich make Hong Kong and many other destinations easily accessible to leisure and business travelers.
With these moves, Cathay Pacific aims to strengthen its role as one of the top airlines for European connections, offering convenience, comfort, and flexibility to its passengers.
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MP flight policy review to end bureaucrats accepting flight upgrades

“When accepted, upgrades should be declared consistent with the [public service] guidance on gifts and benefits, and … officials must not accept any upgrade to first class,” the report states.
The department also said it would publish travel usage and expenditure reports, including the carriers used and costs incurred, from early next year.
“These transparency recommendations are intended to provide greater accountability to the public on Commonwealth travel spend,” the report states.
The report did not recommend limiting access to membership to lounges, despite calls from some parliamentarians for the perk to be banned.
Independent MPs, including Kate Cheney and Helen Haines, gave up their Chairman’s Lounge membership in the furore following the release of Aston’s book – The Chairman’s Lounge – last year. Others, including Allegra Spender and David Pocock, have called for the memberships to be banned for MPs.
Senior regulators, including top staff at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, resigned from the Chairman’s Lounge in November.
The government has rejected other recommendations, including a call for public servants to be required to use economy rather than business class on flights of less than three hours, which could save up to $4 million a year on domestic flights.
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“While there can be operational requirements to use business class on longer flights where government officials are expected to rest on the flight and arrive and commence work immediately, there are few operational requirements for shorter flights, especially those under 3 hours,” the report states.
The department said in a document responding to the report that the “current settings are appropriate”.
A recommendation for contracted travel management companies to be required to offer a broad range of options for international flights and “strongly encourage” the use of existing flight credits before spending more, would be supported, the department said.
Albanese said in October last year that his flight upgrades had been documented appropriately.
“Every single thing has been declared, every single thing has been declared, which is why it has been reported on, and it is appropriate that those declarations occur,” he said. Other politicians, including Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie, had to apologise and declare flight upgrades that they had previously omitted.
Qantas and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher’s office were contacted for comment.
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