Aviation
HKIA rises to 8th busiest int'l airport but remains 14% below 2019 capacity
HKIA rises to 8th busiest int'l airport but remains 14% below 2019 capacity
Despite recording the highest seat growth of any major hub in 2025, the facility is still chasing its pre-pandemic peak.
Hong Kong, Etihad airlines relaunch shared flight codes, loyalty programmes
They now share HX and EY flight codes whilst passengers can earn miles from the two carriers.
Cathay Group and Airbus invest $545m to boost SAF production
It will focus on commercially viable, long-term fuel projects.
Free wi-fi available for Cathay Gold passengers starting 15 Nov.
Airliner’s first, business class passengers can soon avail of the service
Hong Kong establishes aviation superhub advisory body
It is tasked with delivering strategic advice on aviation policy.
Cathay Pacific to launch flights to Changsha, China
It will be fifth Mainland destination Cathay added in 2025.
Cathay Pacific passengers surged 30% in August
The group flew an average of 110,000 passengers per day.
Cathay Pacific rebounds with 2.49m passengers in July
This marks the airline’s highest monthly passenger total in 2025 to date.
Cathay Group, DHL Express sign new sustainable aviation fuel deal
The partnership is expected to cut GHG emissions by about 7,190 tonnes.
Gov’t deploys drones to monitor construction site
This is a part of its Low Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox Pilot Projects.
Cathay Group posts $3.7b profit with stable half-year results
The Group’s associates recorded a loss of $181m
Cathay Pacific brings back direct flight to Brussels
Four return flights will be open per week by A350-900.
Hong Kong Express adds Guiyang to flight route
It is the first local airline to operate direct flights to the provincial capital of Guizhou.
Hong Kong Airlines to add Melbourne route in December
Three return flights will be operated per week.
Hong Kong Airlines adds Xi’an to its route
It will open five return flights per week.
HK Express to add Kota Kinabalu route in November
Daily direct flight in three hours will open from 27 November.
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