Cathay Group surpasses 100,000 passengers on a single day

The Cathay Group announced that it achieved a significant milestone by carrying more than 100,000 passengers, the most on a single day since the start of its rebuild.

Cathay Pacific and HK Express, the Group’s two passenger airlines, carried a combined total of 100,856 passengers on 15th December, surpassing the 100,000-passenger mark on a single day.

Since the milestone was first reached, the Group exceeded the 100,000-passenger mark on a total of eight days during the year-end travel peak ending 31 December 2024.

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam said: “We are thrilled to have concluded the year 2024 on a high note with yet another milestone. The past year saw unprecedented progress and expansion for the Cathay Group, thanks to our people’s dedication and efforts. In particular, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our global frontline teams, who have been working tirelessly over the holiday period to ensure that our customers enjoy a smooth journey as they explore new destinations or reunite with their friends and families during the holidays.”

Lam also expressed pride that the Group has successfully completed its two-year rebuilding journey, during which its airlines focused on adding more flights and destinations for our customers and its home hub in Hong Kong. 

Reintroducing routes

Cathay Pacific recently resumed its seasonal service to Cairns, Australia and will be launching several long-haul routes in 2025, including Hyderabad in India, Dallas in the United States, and Munich and Brussels in Europe. 

In addition, HK Express added Shizuoka, Japan to its network recently and will be launching a new service to Sendai, Japan later this month.

Together as a Group, Cathay Pacific and HK Express reached 100 percent of their pre-pandemic flights from January 2025. 

It is projected that the two airlines will operate passenger services to 100 destinations around the world within 2025, marking another meaningful milestone for the Cathay Group.

With the commissioning of the Three-Runway System, Hong Kong has entered an exciting new era. 

As the city’s home airline, Cathay will continue to contribute to Hong Kong’s status as a world-leading international aviation hub, connecting Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and the world.