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Cathay Pacific passenger numbers jump 27% in 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/01/2026
» Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025, up 27% from the previous year, on the back of growth in tourist numbers.
Hong Kong's Cathay offers first post-Covid voluntary unpaid leave in 2 straight quarters
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/08/2025
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has offered voluntary three-month unpaid leave to cabin crew for the first time since the pandemic for two consecutive quarters, amid modest profit growth forecasts.
Hong Kong aims to increase flights to Asean, Middle East under belt and road plan
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/07/2025
» Hong Kong is striving to enhance its connectivity with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative by increasing flight frequencies to strategic destinations such as Xinjiang, Riyadh and Dallas, as well as launching new direct routes to second-tier Asean and Middle Eastern locations, the city's chief for the national plan has said.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
Hong Kong airport's Terminal 2 to open in stages from September
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/05/2025
» Hong Kong airport's new second terminal will open in stages from September, starting with the debut of a coach hall, as part of the city's efforts to up its game as an international aviation hub.
Airlines that have updated their lithium battery policies
Reuters, Published on 25/03/2025
» SEOUL - Several airlines have updated their guidance on carrying lithium batteries onboard. The batteries are in devices such as cellphones and e-cigarettes, and can malfunction to produce smoke, fire or extreme heat.
Cathay Pacific will comply with stricter rules on power banks
Bloomberg, Published on 25/03/2025
» Cathay Pacific Airways has been forced fall into line with its airline peers on rules governing portable power banks after the Hong Kong government banned the use of the devices in-flight.
Pilots pin hopes on regulator
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Thai Pilots Association hopes the temporary permission for foreign pilots to fly domestic flights will not be extended, based on a commitment from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Japan’s ANA to buy at least 77 jets
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/02/2025
» ANA, Japan’s largest airline, will spend $14.5 billion to buy 77 aircraft from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer in a rare simultaneous deal with the world’s top three commercial planemakers.
Hong Kong's Cathay calls for tapping transit passengers to create tourism dollars
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/02/2025
» Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has suggested the government tap transit passengers as part of a strategy to generate more tourism dollars for the cash-strapped city.