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 Will Accelerate SAF Usage To Reach New 2030 Emissions Target
Today, Cathay Pacific has set new interim carbon emission reduction targets for 2030 while staying committed to net zero by 2050.
Cathay Pacific Adds Michelin-Starred Classics On Selected Flights
Cathay Pacific is adding meals developed with Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurant Louise to first and business class cabins on selected flights.
Cathay Pacific Sees China Traffic Surge From Lunar New Year 2024
In February Cathay Pacific set a record for its most passengers and flights on a single day since the pandemic arrived.
Wow: Cathay Pacific Records 1st Profit After 3 Years Of Losses
The carrier made $1.3 billion in profit in 2023.
Cathay Pacific Offers New Michelin Star ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ Menu
This will be offered on select long-haul flights out of Hong Kong.
Marriott Bonvoy Status Holders Could Briefly Get Free oneworld Ruby Perks Through Cathay Pacific
The "preferred partnership' allows members to transfer points between programs and allowed select Bonvoy customers to achieve airline status.
Questions Over Cathay Pacific's oneworld Future As Air China Looks To Raise Stake
Could Cathay Pacific become a member of Star Alliance?
New Lounges: The oneworld Carriers Flying To Seoul & Amsterdam
With oneworld opening two of its branded lounges in Amsterdam and Seoul, Simple Flying looks at the airlines' networks serving the two airports.
Cathay Pacific To Resume 5th Freedom Singapore-Bangkok Service
The airline will bring SIN-BKK flights back on March 31.
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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
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Cathay Pacific Sends Boeing 777 Daily To Perth From Hong Kong
Perth Airport has worked tirelessly to rebuild international connections and Cathay Pacific has responded by increasing its Hong Kong flights to daily
Cathay Pacific Resumes Non-Stop Flight Between Chennai And Hong Kong
The service resumed after a four-year absence due to COVID-19.
Milestone: The oneworld Alliance Celebrates Its 25th Birthday
oneworld was the second airline alliance to be established during the alliance craze in the 1990s.
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.”