Cathay Pacific

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay’s flagship youth development programme, I Can Fly, kicks off with a new format

Kanchan Nath Mar 24, 2025

Cathay’s long-standing commitment to promoting youth development in Hong Kong was on full display as it kicked off its flagship community service initiative, I Can Fly

Air

Cathay Group releases February 2025 traffic report

Marga Manlapig Mar 21, 2025

The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Cathay Cargo on Thursday, 20th March

Reports

Cathay Group reports on solid performance in 2024

Marga Manlapig Mar 13, 2025

The Cathay Group announced its annual results for the year 2024 on Wednesday, 12th March.

Global

Cathay marks double victory at the 51st Airline Industry Achievement Awards

Marga Manlapig Mar 7, 2025

Cathay received two prestigious accolades at Air Transport World’s (ATW) 51st annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards. 

Air

Cathay Pacific makes its way back to Kai Tak Park

Marga Manlapig Feb 26, 2025

Hong Kong’s leading airline Cathay Pacific returns to its roots at its spiritual home Kai Tak Park where it is now the exclusive founding travel partner of the new Kai Tak Sports Park…

Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific carried 37% more passengers in January 2025 vis-à-vis 2024

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2025

The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for January 2025. Cathay Pacific carried 37% more passengers in January 2025 compared with January 2024.

Global

Cathay Pacific garners two design awards for its inflight entertainment system

Marga Manlapig Feb 13, 2025

Cathay Pacific’s inflight entertainment (IFE) system recently received nods from two of the world’s most prestigious design awards: the German Design Award 2025 and the Red Dot Award 2024.

Reports

Cathay Pacific announces collaboration with Mott 32

Marga Manlapig Feb 6, 2025

Cathay Pacific announced a gastronomic partnership with leading global restaurant brand Mott 32 today, 6th February.

TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay Pacific Elevates Inflight Dining with Michelin-Starred Partnership

Joe Cusmano Feb 5, 2025 0

Cathay Pacific is thrilled to announce its latest collaboration with Eaton HK’s Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, Yat Tung Heen. This exciting partnership promises to bring a

TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay Pacific Returns to Rome: Launching New Direct Flights This Summer

Joe Cusmano Jan 30, 2025 0

Cathay Pacific is thrilled to announce the launch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome, marking its 12th European destination and another significant step

Air

SITA and Cathay Pacific sign agreement to boost network bandwidth

Marga Manlapig Jan 23, 2025

Air transport technologies provider SITA and Cathay Pacific entered a new agreement that supports substantial increases in network bandwidth at its airports, improving current capacity by up…

Reports

Cathay Pacific releases December 2024 traffic report

Marga Manlapig Jan 22, 2025

Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for December 2024 on Tuesday, 20th January. 

Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific elevates the travel experience with a Premium Economy cabin on Chennai-Hong Kong flights

Kanchan Nath Jan 11, 2025

Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific has announced the introduction of a Premium Economy cabin on flights from Chennai to Hong Kong.

Air

Cathay Pacific to resume HK-Rome flights in June

Marga Manlapig Jan 9, 2025

Cathay Pacific announced the expansion of its global network this year via the relaunch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome beginning 5th June.

Reports

Cathay Group surpasses 100,000 passengers on a single day

Marga Manlapig Jan 7, 2025

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.

Airlines and Aviation

The Cathay Group surpasses the100,000-passenger milestone on a single day

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2025

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

Global

Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for November 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 24, 2024

Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for November 2024, showing that the airline continued its growth momentum in both the passenger and cargo businesses.

Reports

Cathay Pacific releases October 2024 traffic figures

Marga Manlapig Nov 22, 2024

Cathay Pacific revealed its traffic figures report for October 2024 on Thursday, 21st November.

Air

Amadeus expands partnership with Cathay Pacific

Marga Manlapig Nov 18, 2024

Travel technology provider Amadeus recently expanded its partnership with Hong Kong flag-carrier Cathay Pacific in order to provide cutting-edge technologies.

Air

Brilliant by Langham collaborates with four airlines for new points conversion programme

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG)’s loyalty and experiences platform Brilliant by Langham presents its new points-to-miles conversion programme Have a Brilliant Flight.

Reports

Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific get ministerial approval to extend partnership

Marga Manlapig Nov 13, 2024

Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific welcomed the recent decision of New Zealand’s associate minister of transport to reauthorise their joint venture alliance for an additional five years.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to resume direct passenger flights to Hyderabad

Marga Manlapig Nov 12, 2024

Cathay Pacific announced the resumption of its non-stop passenger service to Hyderabad, the capital city of India’s Telangana state.

Air

Cathay Pacific launches direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh

Marga Manlapig Nov 1, 2024

Cathay Pacific commenced its non-stop passenger service between Hong Kong and Riyadh on Monday, 28 October 2024.

Air

IATA announces that a fully digital travel experience is now closer to reality

Marga Manlapig Oct 31, 2024

IATA and its partners have successfully demonstrated that the industry is ready to deliver a fully digital air travel experience.

Reports

Cathay Pacific reveals September 2024 traffic figures

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for September 2024 on Tuesday, 22nd October. 

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite officially takes off

Marga Manlapig Oct 21, 2024

Cathay Pacific continues to raise the standards for customer experience as it recently unveiled its all-new Business class, Aria Suite.

TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay Pacific Airways Launches its New Aria Business Class Suite

Joe Cusmano Oct 17, 2024 0

Cathay Pacific Airways is set to elevate the travel experience by launching its new Aria business class suite on 18 October 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly new route to Dallas Fort Worth 

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

Cathay Pacific announces further expanding its North America  network with the launch of non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Dallas Fort  Worth International Airport (DFW) for the very…

Air

Cathay Pacific now offers onboard WIFI for first and business class passengers

Marga Manlapig Sep 10, 2024

Cathay Pacific  customers travelling via first or business class may now enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi service on their flight.

Breaking News

BREAKING: Cathay Pacific to resume regular operations by 7th September

Marga Manlapig Sep 4, 2024

Cathay Pacific released a new statement advising the public that its current maintenance exercise is going smoothly and that it will resume regular operations by Saturday, 7th September.

Breaking News

BREAKING: Cathay Pacific announces flight cancellations for 4 September

Marga Manlapig Sep 3, 2024

As of 2:53pm (GMT+8), Cathay Pacific released a statement advising that its ongoing maintenance activity for its A350 fleet is well in progress.

Breaking News

Cathay Pacific releases statement following A350 engine component failure

Marga Manlapig Sep 3, 2024

Cathay Pacific released a statement regarding its inspection of the A350 used to operate flight CX383 yesterday, 2nd September.

Quarterly Reports

Cathay Pacific releases July 2024 traffic report

Marga Manlapig Aug 16, 2024

Cathay Pacific released its July 2024 traffic figures, showing how the airline achieved a new milestone by carrying over two million passengers in a single month for the first time since the…

Reports

Cathay Pacific announces interim results for 2024

Marga Manlapig Aug 7, 2024

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd announced its interim results for 2024, presenting a significant increase in passenger revenue.

Air

Cathay Pacific reveals dynamic new inflight safety video

Marga Manlapig Jul 29, 2024

Those flying aboard Cathay Pacific can look forward to a new inflight safety video that captures the vibrant spirit of Hong Kong.

TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay Pacific Launches Groundbreaking Two-for-One Fare to Hong Kong

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2024 0

Are you a Hong Kong enthusiast? Cathay Pacific has some exciting news for you! The airline has just announced a new offer to make your

Air

DB Schenker joins Cathay Pacific’s sustainable fuel programme

Marga Manlapig Jul 11, 2024

The global cargo forwarder enables Hong Kong’s flag carrier to progress with its sustainable aviation fuel programme to reduce carbon emissions

TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay Pacific Returns to Full Pre-Pandemic Capacity in Perth and Brisbane Markets

Joe Cusmano Jul 8, 2024 0

Cathay Pacific is set to return to its full pre-pandemic capacity in the Perth and Brisbane markets. From 28 October 2024, the oneworld carrier will

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly Hong Kong to Ningbo from 1 August

Kanchan Nath Jul 2, 2024

Cathay Pacific is excited to announce it will be launching direct flights between Hong Kong and Ningbo starting 1 August 2024.

TDM Guest Contributor

From Desert to Sky: Cathay Pacific’s Remarkable Aircraft Reunion

Joe Cusmano Jun 26, 2024 0

The homecoming marks the close of a remarkable chapter in the carrier’s rebuilding journey.

TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay’s Theatrical Triumph: VIP Lounge Unveiled at London Palladium

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2024 0

Cathay’s Theatrical Triumph: VIP Lounge Unveiled at London Palladium">In a harmonious fusion of aviation and artistry, Cathay Pacific has taken centre stage alongside Lloyd Webber…

Global

Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights connecting Hong Kong and Riyadh 

Kanchan Nath Jun 10, 2024

Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce the launch of direct passenger flights to  Riyadh, the capital and financial centre of Saudi Arabia, from 28 October 2024,  further enhancing…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific’s traffic figures for March 2024 show strong demand for travel

Kanchan Nath Apr 23, 2024

Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for March 2024, which showed strong demand for travel from Hong Kong driven by the Easter holiday period, and travel to Hong Kong supported by the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to bring even more experience enhancements designed with customers in mind

Kanchan Nath Apr 12, 2024

Cathay Pacific is bringing customers more of what they love with continuous enhancements that ensure their every journey is one to remember. 

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific announces exclusive Spring sale

Kanchan Nath Mar 25, 2024

Cathay Pacific announces its Spring sale, with fares from £579 to some of the most captivating destinations in the world.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific resumes direct flights connecting Chennai and Hong Kong

Kanchan Nath Feb 5, 2024

Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific is excited to have resumed its Chennai-Hong Kong service, with its first flight from Chennai International Airport having taken off on 2nd  February…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific assures customers flight services will operate normally during the Chinese New Year travel peak

Kanchan Nath Jan 9, 2024

Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said: “We have taken measures to ensure Cathay Pacific’s flights will operate normally for the coming Chinese New Year travel peak

Features

Cathay Pacific Redeems 50% Hong Kong Government Preference Shares

Joe Cusmano Dec 11, 2023 0

After issuing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government preference shares worth HK$19.5 billion as part of its recapitalization financing in 2020, the Cathay

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific celebrates 35 years of its Cadet Pilot Training Programme 

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2023

Cathay Pacific strives to deepen its contribution to Hong Kong society, focusing  on nurturing advancement in the domains of youth, sports, arts and culture.

Airlines and Aviation

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs 3-year partnership with Cathay

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2023

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA or the  Authority) announced a new three-year partnership with Cathay in which the airline will  collaborate closely with the WKCDA as its…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific’s award-winning inflight entertainment just got better with Disney+ 

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2023

Cathay Pacific continues to deliver on its commitment to provide customers with  an unrivalled inflight entertainment experience by bringing them the best of Disney,  Pixar, Marvel, Star…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific brings customers curated plant-forward culinary delights

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2023

Cathay Pacific is bringing customers a new contemporary range of plant-based dishes developed in collaboration with leading Hong Kong-based plant-forward restaurant, VEDA by Ovolo.

Airlines and Aviation

5,590 Cathay Pacific Air Tickets to be given away in support of “Hello Hong Kong”

Kanchan Nath May 15, 2023

As part of the “World of Winners” campaign sponsored by Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) that will give away 500,000 free tickets to global visitors, Cathay Pacific will be offering…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agoda announces ‘Buy 1, Get 1 Free’ on airfares to Hong Kong

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2023

On 1st April online travel platform Agoda is releasing 1,400 flight tickets to Hong Kong from Thailand and Singapore as part of a 'Buy 1, Get 1 Free' deal.

Airports

‘World of Winners’ by AAHK

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

 As part of the “World of Winners” campaign sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), where 500,000 free tickets are being offered to global visitors, Cathay Pacific will be offering…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific continues to rebuild and restore

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023

Cathay Pacific today released its traffic figures for January 2023, which showed positive signs as the airline continues to rebuild and restore connectivity at the Hong Kong international…

Hong Kong

Naxos Channel now on Cathay Pacific’s  in-flight entertainment 

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

Naxos Music Group has teamed up with Cathay Pacific in  launching the Naxos Channel on the airline’s in-flight entertainment system from February 2023  onwards.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific’s First class is back

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2022

Customers can once again enjoy its elevated First class service on select popular flights. As Cathay Pacific continues to add more flights

Airlines and Aviation

The Cathay Pacific Green Friday sale returns!

Kristin Mariano Nov 23, 2022

Cathay Pacific is offering exclusive fare prices to some of the best locations in Asia Pacific. Once again the airline is offsetting double the carbon emissions, free of charge, for…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to add 200 flights in October

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2022

Cathay Pacific intends to add more than 200 pairs of passenger flights in October to both regional and long-haul destinations.

Air

Fly Bengaluru to Hong Kong direct with Cathay Pacific

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2022

Cathay Pacific will operate two non-stop weekly flights from Bengaluru to Hong Kong from 11 October.

Eturbo News

Cathay Pacific: Pay rent & earn Asia Miles now

Harry Johnson May 10, 2022

Cathay Pacific: Pay rent & earn Asia Miles now - Cathay Pacific Airways (USA) today announces a partnership with Bilt Rewards, the first major loyalty program for renters to earn…

Vaccination Updates

Cathay Pacific tells crew to get vaccinated or risk their job

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021

Cathay Pacific told pilots and flight attendants on Thursday that their employment with the airline would be reviewed and could be terminated if they have not had a COVID-19 vaccine by…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific forecasts reduced monthly cash burn in second half

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021

Cathay Pacific expects to reduce its cash burn to less than HK$1 billion (AU$169 million) a month in the second half of the year, its chief financial officer said.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific will close its Australian flight crew base

Joe Cusmano Jun 15, 2021

Cathay Pacific has confirmed it will close its Australian base in July. This follows news the Hong Kong-based airline will shut its Canada base.

Vaccination Updates

Arm up, let’s fly again! Cathay Pacific supports community vaccination drive with employee campaign

Megha Paul May 14, 2021

Cathay Pacific is proactively encouraging all of its employees to get vaccinated, seeing this as a crucial step in the resumption of regular international air travel and the return to normal…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to bring Hong Kong residents home from the UK

Kristin Mariano Apr 7, 2021

Cathay Pacific stands ready to support the operation of special flights to bring Hong Kong residents home from the United Kingdom.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific adopts digital travel passes for international travel

Kristin Mariano Mar 18, 2021

Cathay Pacific strongly supports the introduction of digital health platforms that securely validate compliance with the health-related entry requirements set by different governments.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to resume flights to the UK

Kristin Mariano Jan 7, 2021

Cathay Pacific has announced that it will resume flight services from Hong Kong to London Heathrow starting 12 January in order to assist customers needing to travel to the UK.

Coming to end: Cathay Dragon ends operations

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2020

Cathay Pacific has confirmed that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 8,500 employees and shutdown Cathay Dragon as part of a major restructure

Cathay “Cares” from check-in to landing

Kristin Mariano Jul 17, 2020

Cathay Pacific introduces health and safety protocol - Cathay Care.

Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May

Megha Paul Mar 20, 2020

Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…

YouTuber faked a broken ankle to scam airline for free flight upgrade

Kristin Mariano Jan 20, 2020

A YouTuber/influencer faked an injury to get upgraded to business class on a long-haul flight for free.

“These individuals are making an incredible difference”: Introducing Cathay’s new changemakers

Alastair Newport Jan 16, 2020

Cathay Pacific is bolstering its efforts to give back to society with the announcement of its three new Cathay ChangeMakers for 2020. These forward- thinking individuals have each made…

6 must-visit destinations in December

Kristin Mariano Dec 9, 2019

The festive season is here and Cathay Pacific has revealed the six must-visit destinations this month where travellers can fully enjoy the holiday season.

Air

Cathay: “Our goal is always to move people forward in life”

Alastair Newport Nov 11, 2019

Cathay Pacific Group has revealed that it will be optimising the entire passenger fleet of all its airlines, namely Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon and HK Express. The move comes as part of…

Take off on a culinary journey with Cathay Pacific

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Cathay Pacific is elevating its economy class inflight dining experience with an exciting new menu developed in collaboration with Hong Kong’s food and hospitality group, Black Sheep…

Fly greener with Cathay Pacific

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

Cathay Pacific is offering a Fly Greener, carbon offset programme that supports the objectives of the United Nations Climate Change Action Summit 2019. The programme is in its final…

On your platter: Cathay Pacific is world’s first airline to serve plant-based ‘pork’

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2019

Cathay Pacific will be the world’s first airline to serve its passengers OmniPork, a plant-based pork alternative that is delicious in any recipe that traditionally uses real pork. With…

Features

Travel tech this week: This is how Cathay Pacific records passengers in flight

Kristin Mariano Aug 8, 2019

This week, Cathay Pacific admitted that it records passenger activity, but it is not the way most people think.

Air

South Korea: An Eid and summer hotspot for Middle East travellers

Megha Paul Jul 25, 2019

Cathay Pacific and Korea Tourism Organisation have joined hands to provide travellers with even more reasons to explore Seoul, Jeju and Busan. Listed as one of the airline’s top Eid and…

Asia

Amadeus opens up “innovative, exciting cross-channel opportunities for Cathay”

Alastair Newport Jul 24, 2019

Cathay Pacific has announced it will be implementing Amadeus Altéa NDC,  as part of its efforts to  ramp up its digital transformation and to help the airline to distribute and service new…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific upgrades long haul first and business class

Kristin Mariano Jun 25, 2019

Cathay Pacific is going an extra mile for its first and business class passengers starting in October.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific removes first class on short haul flights

Kristin Mariano Jun 20, 2019

Cathay Pacific has become the third airline to cut first class on some of its short haul routes.

Airlines and Aviation

Move beyond: Cathay Pacific announces new “leadership mindset”

Tian Tolentino May 14, 2019

Cathay Pacific is 'moving beyond' by introducing new offerings, routes and upgrades to its digital platforms.

Air

Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2019

This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.

Global

Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2019

This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and  confirmation of…

Airlines and Aviation

Breathe in, breathe out: The new pre boarding ritual

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jan 29, 2019

Calm your nerves at Cathay Pacific’s Business Class lounge at The Pier in Hong Kong that just became even more beneficial for mind, body and soul following the opening of The Sanctuary by…

Technology

Travel tech this week: Start-ups Grab, Nezasa, AvantStay secure millions and more

Kristin Mariano Jan 3, 2019

It is that time of the week again. This time, we saw millions being secured by start-ups hinting the forthcoming innovations in various sectors.

Airlines and Aviation

A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018

Alastair Newport Dec 31, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.

Hong Kong

Hardwired to historic Japan: Cathay launches tenth service of the year

Alastair Newport Dec 20, 2018

It might be the smallest of the four main islands which make up Japan but Shikoku, as the last of the islands to build transport links to Honshu, the country’s main island, it retains many…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific launches bi-weekly Tokushima route

Kristin Mariano Sep 24, 2018

The Cathay Pacific Group’s expansion continues as it launches a new two-times-weekly service to Tokushima in Japan. Tokushima is the gateway to Shikoku.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to launch direct link between Seattle and Hong Kong

Tian Tolentino Jul 24, 2018

Cathay Pacific has announced its new non-stop services, its eighth direct link to the US beginning on 31 March 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000

Tian Tolentino Jun 20, 2018

Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…

Air

Are we there yet? The best airlines for flying with your family

Alastair Newport Mar 22, 2018

Qatar Airlines announced the launch of their new children focused Oryx Kids Club conference earlier this week, featuring appearances from the club mascots ‘Orry’ and ‘Orah’ the Oryx (main…

Airlines and Aviation

Indian routes stand-out performers of Cathay lacklustre January figures

Alastair Newport Feb 15, 2018

Cathay Pacific Group today released combined Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon traffic figures for January 2018 that show a decrease in number of passengers carried and an increase in cargo…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Dragon spreads wings over thriving Jinan

Alastair Newport Feb 12, 2018

The Cathay Pacific Group’s expansion across mainland China continues apace, with the announcement that Cathay Dragon will commence a new four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and…

Airlines and Aviation

Akbar Al Baker announces acquisition of 9.61% of Cathay Pacific

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2017 24

Qatar Airways has announced, in a short statement to the press, that it has entered into an agreement to purchase an amount of 378,188,000 shares of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific falls to HK$2 billion loss

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2017

Cathay Pacific suffered a loss of HK$2.05 billion (US$262 million) in the first half of 2017. The poor result, which compares to a HK$353m profit in the same period last year, was…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly A350 to New York

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2017

Cathay Pacific will start flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to New York later this year. Effective 29 October 2017, the airline's daily flights between Hong Kong and Newark Liberty…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay connects to Mongolia with MIAT

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

Cathay Pacific is now offering passengers the chance to fly to Mongolia, following the start of a new codeshare agreement with MIAT, the Mongolian national carrier. Effective 12 July…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific welcomes “green” A350

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017

Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A350 aircraft, following a "green" delivery flight that saw the jet's fuel tanks filled with biofuel. The Asian carrier's 15th…

Tourism

JNTO launches Middle Eastern packages

Maria Airey May 9, 2017

The Japanese National Tourist Office has launched targeted Middle Eastern packages in collaboration with Cathay Pacific Airlines. As part of its strategy to welcome travellers from the…

Appointments

The latest appointments, including Cathay Pacific’s new CEO

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2017

RUPERT HOGG has been appointed CEO of Cathay Pacific, officially replacing Ivan Chu on 1 May. Hogg, who previously served as the airline's chief operating officer, will now lead Cathay…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to take Manchester-HK service daily

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2017

Cathay Pacific has confirmed its current four-times-weekly Hong Kong to Manchester service will become a daily operation from 1 December.  Having announced in March that it would be…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay flies new jet to Canada

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

Cathay Pacific has deployed its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Canada for the first time. The long-haul jet touched down at Vancouver International Airport this week following a…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific enhances online booking system

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

Cathay Pacific has unveiled a new online booking system, which is designed to be easier to use and to improve the customer experience. Featuring responsive technology, the upgrade has…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese competition puts Cathay Pacific in the red

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

Fierce competition, including a sharp rise in international flights from mainland China, severely impacted Cathay Pacific's finances in 2016. The Hong Kong-based group, which includes…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to add European frequencies

Aaron Greenwood Mar 14, 2017

Cathay Pacific has expanded its European network considerably in recent times and the region is set to become better connected than ever before with frequency increases to France, Spain and…

Airlines and Aviation

Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience”

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Four of the world's largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight "experience" offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features. Airbus…

UK

Cathay Pacific adds flights to major global cities

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year. In North America, the airline's Hong Kong-San Francisco route will…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay boosts New Zealand with seasonal South Island service

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

New Zealand's tourism industry will be given another boost later this year, when Cathay Pacific launches the first direct service connecting Hong Kong with the country's South Island.…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017 Who? flydubai Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay brews special in-flight beer

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2017

Cathay Pacific has developed a type of beer that has been specially brewed to be enjoyed at 35,000 feet. Named "Betsy", after Cathay's first aircraft, the new craft beer will be…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to reach new modernisation milestone

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2017

Cathay Pacific's fleet modernisation plan will take another major step forward in April 2017, when the airline retires its last remaining Airbus A340s. The Hong Kong-based carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay traffic edges higher despite Chinese decline

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

Cathay Pacific recorded a slight increase in passenger traffic in 2016, despite falling demand on routes to and from mainland China. Revealing its full-year results this week, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay boosts Canadian connections

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase its Canadian operations this summer. Commencing on 24 June 2017, the airline will add four more weekly flights between Hong Kong and…