Aviation

Cathay’s 2021 passenger traffic falls below 2020 figures

The airline only flew 717,059 passengers in 2021, lower than the 4.6 million in 2020.

HK tightens arrival rules for travellers from Bhutan

The rules will be implemented on 19 January.

HK classifies Kyrgyzstan as 'high risk' country

Non-residents coming from the country to be barred entry.

Boarding rules tightened for 7 places

The new restrictions will be placed under the Prevention & Control of Disease Regulation.

Cathay Pacific to further cut passenger flights until end-March

This is due to the Hong Kong government’s tightened restrictions due to the pandemic.

HK bans inbound flights from 8 countries

The flight suspension mechanism will start on 8 January.

Cathay’s cargo business ‘exceptionally strong’ in November

The airline operated 71% of its pre-pandemic capacity during the month.

Cargo carrying Cathay Pacific back to operating breakeven: Jefferies

The airline’s cargo yield is also expected to be 2% higher h-o-h in 2H21.

Cathay Pacific’s passenger count soars 98.3% YoY in October

This number, however, is a 97.2% decrease vs the October 2019 record.

Cathay Pacific to require 3rd dose for aircrew

The airline's move came after two of its freighter pilots contracted COVID.

Cathay Pacific forms Aviation Climate Task Force 

The non-profit organization will develop new technologies ​​to decarbonise aviation.

Cathay Pacific carries most cargo in a single month since COVID onset 

The airline’s overall tonnage grew MoM by more than 5% to 130,997 tonnes.

Cathay Pacific hits highest single-day passenger count since March 2020 

The airline carried ​​6,562 passengers on 17 September.