Cathay Pacific Airways reported on Wednesday its best first-half profit in more than a decade and announced plans to order more planes and repay a Hong Kong government rescue package after a major turnaround in travel demand. The interim net profit of HK$4.3 billion, in line with its guidance for earnings of up to HK$4.5 billion, compared with a HK$5 billion loss a year earlier, when Hong Kong's strict COVID-19 quarantine rules were in place. "While we are still only part way along our rebuilding journey, our results for the first six months of 2023 demonstrate that we are on the right track," Cathay Chairman Patrick Healy said in a statement. FILE PHOTO: Cathay Pacific employees work at Hong Kong International Airport, in Hong Kong, China March 8, 2023. REUTERS/Lam Yik Cathay...
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4,260 Cathay Pacific air tickets to be given away in India in support of “Hello Hong Kong”
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 residents of India 4,260 round-trip air tickets to Hong Kong. The initiative is in support of Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB’s) "Hello Hong Kong" campaign to welcome tourists back to the city, now that travel restrictions are well behind us. The campaign will be launched simultaneously in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and UAE on the same day, 22 May 2023. Hong Kong’s Biggest Welcome to the World The “Hello Hong Kong” promotional campaign is being rolled out worldwide to send the positive message that Hong Kong is back with signature and new exciting experiences awaiting visitors. An array of ...
Read MoreEncompasses every pillar of Cathay’s premium travel lifestyle proposition Cathay has introduced a fully reimagined travel lifestyle magazine for its customers, bringing them inspirational content whether they are in the air or on the ground. Titled “Cathay”, the re-envisaged magazine exemplifies Cathay’s evolution into a premium travel lifestyle brand, with sections dedicated to our home hub of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, as well as travel and holidays, wellness, dining and shopping. Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “We know that our customers want and expect to be able to enjoy a travel lifestyle magazine when they fly with us, and we are delighted to reintroduce a refreshed publication that encapsulates everything we want to bring them, ever...
Read MoreIts 2022 Sustainable Development Report outlines determination to cooperate and innovate with partners to lead change As the Cathay Pacific Group continues to make important strides towards becoming a sustainability leader, it has announced the release of its 2022 Sustainable Development Report, which underscores the Group’s ongoing commitments and progress in achieving its sustainability goals. Titled "Greener Together,” the report reflects Cathay Pacific's belief that driving progress towards a sustainable future requires strong partnerships and collective action. Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam stated: “As we enter an exciting new phase of rebuilding Cathay Pacific for Hong Kong, one of our key development areas is becoming a leader in sustainability. This means working to...
Read MoreCathay Pacific has continued its positive momentum at the start of the year by announcing a number of exciting new developments. Passenger numbers have further improved after the Lunar New Year holidays; airlines carried more than 1.1 million passengers last month averaging almost 40,000 per day. It also continued to add more flights and destinations, with February seeing passenger flight capacity increase about 6% month-on-month as well as the resumption of our Wenzhou flights. Looking ahead, airlines is making good progress in increasing its capacity and rebuilding connectivity at the Hong Kong international aviation hub. By the end of March, the Cathay Group will be operating approximately 50% of pre-pandemic passenger flight capacity, covering more than 70 destinations. A...
Read MorePartners with Michelin-starred restaurant Duddell’s to celebrate the city’s gourmet culture Cathay Pacific is bringing new delights to its inflight “Hong Kong Flavours” concept with thoughtfully designed menus created together with Michelin-starred local restaurant Duddell’s to celebrate Hong Kong’s culinary heritage. Both Cathay Pacific and Duddell’s are home-grown brands and renowned leaders in the hospitality industry, with the collaboration born out of a passion for food and an appreciation of the city’s gastronomic traditions. The promotional menus bring a fresh and curated interpretation of much-loved local specialties, highlighting the two brands’ commitment to elevate the food culture of Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific General Manager Customer Experience and Design Vivian Lo sa...
Read MoreAs more flights resume, the airline reopens its lounges for customers to enjoy before they fly Cathay Pacific has reopened The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their flight. The Deck joins The Wing, First and The Pier, Business as the Cathay Pacific lounges currently open to guests at the airline’s home hub. The airline is also working towards reopening The Pier, First and The Wing, Business within the coming six months as it continues to add more flights to its schedule. As travel resumes, Cathay Pacific is also progressively reopening its global lounges. February will see the reopening of the Cathay Pacific lounges in Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport, while...
Read MoreCustomers can once again enjoy its elevated First class service on select popular flights As Cathay Pacific continues to add more flights and more destinations for its customers, the airline’s elevated First class service is also making its much-anticipated return, initially on select flights to and from London Heathrow followed by Paris and Tokyo (Haneda) over the coming months. Since 5 and 6 December, customers can now travel First class with Cathay Pacific on the airline’s prime daily London Heathrow flight, CX251/CX252 respectively. This coincides with the addition of even more flight frequencies to and from London Heathrow. First class will then be returning to Cathay Pacific’s Paris flight CX261/CX260 from 18 January 2023, followed by its Tokyo (Haneda) flight CX548/CX5...
Read MoreEmbark on an innovative, experiential journey at Cityplaza in Hong Kong Cathay has opened its first experiential retail space that brings an innovative “online to offline to online” shopping experience to its customers and members. Located in Hong Kong’s Cityplaza shopping mall, the new exclusive space has been thoughtfully designed with every part of the overall shopping journey in mind, from product curation – including the creation of Cathay-branded merchandise – to flexible check-out and multi-touchpoint delivery options. Director Customer Lifestyle Paul Smitton said: “The opening of our first retail space is a hugely exciting moment for Cathay and a major milestone in our 76-year history. We are always looking for ways to build more meaningful opportunities to engage w...
Read MoreTo resume 70% of pre-COVID passenger capacity levels by end of 2023; will add about 3,000 flights this year The Cathay Pacific Group – comprising passenger airlines Cathay Pacific and HK Express – is committed to restoring passenger capacity and connectivity in the Hong Kong aviation hub to serve the needs of the Hong Kong and international travel markets. It anticipates that the Group will be operating around 70% of its pre-pandemic passenger flight capacity by the end of 2023 with an aim to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, ahead of the Asia-Pacific traffic forecast issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Following the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government’s recent adjustments to anti-pandemic measures for travellers and a...
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