Cathay Pacific
Over the past couple of years, Cathay Pacific has struggled as an airline. The carrier was initially impacted by unrest in Hong Kong. More recently, Hong Kong's restrictive COVID-19 travel rules have meant a lack of passengers for the carrier. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Cathay Pacific
- IATA/ICAO Code
- CX/CPA
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Year Founded
- 1946
- Alliance
- oneworld
- CEO
- Ronald Lam
- Country
- China (Special Administrative Region)
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Cathay Pacific Passes 20 Million Passengers In 2023
Having endured more challenges than most, Cathay Pacific is now focused on rebuilding its network as it optimistically heads towards 2024.
Hong Kong Airport Passes 50% Recovery But Long Way To Go
Hong Kong International finished 2023 strongly and is now expecting to reach full post-COVID recovery by the end of 2024.
Why Cathay Pacific's Newest Lounge Is At A Chinese Ferry Port
Cathay Pacific is making further efforts to strengthen its connections with mainland China.
Cathay Pacific Hires 100 Cabin Crew From Mainland China
Cathay Pacific Airways continues recruitment post-pandemic, this time hiring 100 cabin crew members from mainland China.
Cathay Pacific Wants To Tackle Pilot Shortage By Making It Easier To Transition To Left Seat
Cathay has come up with a novel approach to recruitment and promotion...
Cathay Pacific Consolidates Flights & Boosts Pilot Standby Numbers Preparing For Chinese New Year
The carrier said it will make changes “to ensure future operational stability.”
Cathay Pacific Plans To Increase Workforce By 5,000 Employees This Year
The carrier said it will welcome thousands of new employees this year, filling cabin crew and cadet pilot positions.
Cathay Pacific Evaluating Options For Midsize Widebody Aircraft
The carrier aims to renew its aging midsized widebody fleet.
Cathay Pacific Receives Its Final Passenger Airbus A350
The airline has nearly 50 frames of the fuel-efficient widebody aircraft.
Cathay Pacific Blames End Of Year Flight Cancelations On Crew Illness
The airline anticipated that more than 50 flights would be axed over the weekend.
Ouch: Cathay Pacific’s Fourth-Quarter Capacity Remains Down By 31%
Australasia is the best-recovered area for the airline.
Welcome Return: Christchurch Airport Prepares For Resumption Of Cathay Pacific's Hong Kong Flights
Saturday's flight will be the first direct service between Christchurch and Hong Kong in almost four years.
Cathay Pacific Orders 6 Airbus A350Fs For Its Cargo Division
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2027.
Cathay Pacific Takes Massive Step In Purchasing Government Shares
The carrier will purchase the remaining 50% at some point next year.
Cathay Pacific Will Now Let Europeans 'Pay In Three' With Klarna Partnership
The carrier currently operates from six countries across Europe.
Cathay Pacific Eyes Airbus A350F As Replacement For Boeing 747s
Speculation is rife around Cathay Pacific's next choice for freighters, be it the A350F or the 777-8F.
Cathay Pacific Expects To Report 1st Annual Profit Since 2019
The airline has been making steady progress over the last year.
Cathay Pacific Is Starting To Look At A Mid-Haul Aircraft Order
Cathay Pacific is looking to order mid-haul aircraft.
Cathay Pacific Flight 780: A Cabin Crew Perspective
Fuel contamination led to an almost uncontrollable aircraft.
Air New Zealand's Latest Boeing 777 Has First Class Seats
The seats will be branded as Business Premier Preferred.