Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific is a global airline firm that provides scheduled air passenger and cargo services to  over 200 destinations. It is also the home airline of Hong Kong and a founding member of one world global alliance.

Gov't to end flight ban on 9 countries on 1 April

Hong Kong will also shorten the hotel quarantine period for arrivals.

Cathay Pacific passenger traffic rises 47.9% YoY in February 2022 

This was due to post-Chinese New Year traffic and student traffic.

Turbulent start: Cathay's passenger, cargo traffic drop double-digits in January

In February, the airline expects reduced traffic for both its passenger and cargo business.

Cathay expects consolidated loss of at least $5.6b for 2021

Passenger travel remained extremely subdued due to travel restrictions.

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.

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.

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 hits highest single-day passenger count since March 2020 

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

Cathay Pacific supports HK-GBA strengthened connectivity initiatives

Specifically, it welcomes the planned establishment of a high-end aviation industrial cluster.

Cathay Pacific offers new economy fares

The new prices will give customers greater flexibility when booking flights.

Cathay Pacific reaffirms 10% SAF use by 2030

It highlights the importance of SAF as it works towards net-zero by 2050.