The Cathay Group (Cathay) announced its 2026 Interim Results. The Cathay Group, including airlines, subsidiaries and associates, reported an attributable profit of HK$6.2 billion in the first half of 2026, which compares with HK$3.7 billion in the first half of 2025. The attributable profit for the first half of 2026 included non-recurring gains of HK$1 billion, mainly from the non-cash deemed partial disposal gain of approximately HK$1.4 billion arising from the dilution of the Group’s … [Read more...] about The Cathay Group announces its 2026 interim results
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Cathay Cargo tonnage climbs 11% in May as trade demand remains strong
The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for May 2026. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “We continued to see year-on-year growth in our travel and cargo businesses in May, albeit against a backdrop of high jet fuel prices. Cathay Pacific and HK Express together carried a combined total of over 3.3 million passengers, 14% higher than in May 2025, while Cathay Cargo carried over 150,000 tonnes of cargo during the month, representing an 11% increase year on … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo tonnage climbs 11% in May as trade demand remains strong
Cathay Cargo volumes rise in April amid strong demand and network expansion
The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for April 2026. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “April continued to present a mixed picture. Travel demand was robust and passenger load factors were high driven by holiday and seasonal travel, while cargo volumes were healthy. However, jet fuel prices remained at highly elevated levels amidst the ongoing Middle East situation, increasing cost pressures. We are remaining agile in our response and continue to … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo volumes rise in April amid strong demand and network expansion
Cathay achieves another year of record SAF commitment with global partners
Cathay achieved another milestone year for its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme in 2025, as more corporate and cargo customers join forces to decarbonise business travel and air cargo shipments. Building on the strong momentum since its launch in 2022, the programme saw another year of record growth, with SAF commitments more than doubling from 2024. This growth was enabled by 17 global partners, whose commitment and leadership have helped keep the programme positioned as one … [Read more...] about Cathay achieves another year of record SAF commitment with global partners
Cathay Group posts solid passenger and cargo growth in 2025, capped by strong December traffic
The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for December 2025. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “December marks the traditional peak season for our travel business. Driven by strong demand, the Group’s passenger airlines Cathay Pacific and HK Express together carried more than 125,000\ passengers on 27 December 2025, the highest in a single day in our history. This record, however, was quickly surpassed as we started the new year with more than 126,000 passengers … [Read more...] about Cathay Group posts solid passenger and cargo growth in 2025, capped by strong December traffic
Cathay Group appoints new Chair
The Cathay Group announced that Mr. Patrick Healy will step down as Chair of the Board on 13 May 2026 and retire from the Swire Group on 31 May 2026, following a distinguished career spanning more than three decades. The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Guy Bradley, JP, as the new Chair of the Cathay Group, effective 13 May 2026. Mr. Bradley, also the Chairman of Swire Pacific Limited and a Director of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, expressed appreciation for Mr. Healy’s leadership: “Pat … [Read more...] about Cathay Group appoints new Chair
