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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 Tile
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 soon launch its retrofitted 777s, and today unveiled the new business class and premium economy cabins.

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In February Cathay Pacific set a record for its most passengers and flights on a single day since the pandemic arrived.

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The carrier made $1.3 billion in profit in 2023.

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This will be offered on select long-haul flights out of Hong Kong.

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