Cathay Pacific Airways

Cathay Pacific Airways reported a 71% year-on-year rise in net profit to HK$6.24 billion for the first half of 2026, driven by stronger demand. Cathay Group chairman Guy Bradley noted that jet fuel prices, while down from their peak in the second quarter, are increasing again due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Hong Kong’s air safety watchdog classified a Cathay Pacific Airways tail strike during an aborted landing at Hong Kong Airport on July 3 as 'abnormal runway contact'. The incident involved flight CX509, which was en route from Tokyo’s Narita airport and carried 203 passengers and 12 crew members.

Cathay Pacific Airways will increase passenger fuel surcharges by up to 41% on most flights starting August 1, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East. The surcharge rise follows a brief period of declines after prices peaked in April and marks the first increase since that month, with current levels remaining below the April peak.

Cathay Pacific Airways expects a 75% increase in first-half net profit to HK$6.5 billion, driven by growth in passenger and cargo traffic and a one-off HK$1.4 billion gain from diluting its interest in Air China via a share sale.

Cathay Pacific Airways has delayed resuming direct flights to Dubai and Riyadh until October 25 and 26, respectively, due to the rekindling Iran crisis. The airline had previously planned to restart services on September 1 following earlier de-escalation efforts.

Cathay Pacific Airways will expand its network by adding four Latin American destinations—Fortaleza and Recife in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina, and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic—via code-share flights with Iberia from Madrid. The airline will also increase non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Madrid from four weekly to daily starting on an unspecified date.

Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed that the tail of an Airbus A330-300 struck the runway at Hong Kong International Airport during a go-around maneuver. The incident occurred on flight CX509 from Tokyo’s Narita airport, prompting the city’s aviation regulator to order a report.

Hong Kong’s aviation regulator has ordered Cathay Pacific Airways to conduct a comprehensive review following an incident where a London-bound flight was intercepted by NATO fighter jets after temporarily losing contact with air traffic controllers over Romanian airspace. The Civil Aviation Department expressed serious concern for the second consecutive day and outlined the parameters for the review.

Super Typhoon Bavi has caused the cancellation of over 40 outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan, operated by airlines including Cathay Pacific Airways and HK Express. Some flights are delayed to Sunday, and local carriers are offering special arrangements for affected passengers.

A London-bound Cathay Pacific Airways flight temporarily failed to establish contact over Romanian airspace, triggering a NATO alert and prompting Hungarian fighter jets to intercept the flight. Cathay Pacific confirmed the incident is under investigation and emphasized no safety compromise occurred.

A Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Bengaluru to Hong Kong emitted smoke upon landing due to an overheated air-conditioning system, with no injuries reported. The smoke dissipated quickly as the system cooled after the A330 aircraft landed at Hong Kong International Airport.

Cathay Pacific Airways will resume Middle East passenger flights in September, six months after suspending services due to the war. The airline will start with freighter flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 1, followed by daily passenger flights to Dubai and four-times-weekly services to Riyadh from September 1.

Cathay Pacific Airways apologized to actor and singer Wu Chun after he complained online about a 3-day luggage delay. The incident, which sparked public criticism, led the airline to take immediate action to resolve the issue.

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways will reduce fuel surcharges for the second time in under two months, effective July 1, with a 14.5% decrease for long-haul flights from Hong Kong to regions including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Southwest Pacific. The adjustment follows easing fuel costs after the Middle East war.

Hong Kong signed 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion during a visit by city leader John Lee Ka-chiu, aiming to strengthen government and business ties. An agreement with Uzbekistan was initiated to enable new direct airline routes, following Cathay Pacific Airways' announcement.

Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Airlines cancelled or rescheduled flights to Japan due to Typhoon Jangmi approaching Tokyo. Cathay Pacific cancelled six flights between Hong Kong and Japanese cities including Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, rebooking affected customers without fees.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange celebrated its 40th anniversary since merging four exchanges into the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK). A gong-striking ceremony marked the event, with Cathay Pacific Airways highlighted as the first company to participate.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK) celebrated its 40th anniversary since the merger of four exchanges, marked by a gong-striking ceremony in Central. Cathay Pacific Airways was highlighted as the first company to list on the merged exchange.

Advanced aircraft radar systems struggle to detect high-altitude turbulence, as Cathay Pacific investigates a recent incident injuring 10 passengers on a Brisbane-to-Hong Kong flight. The airline is examining weather forecasts and pilot response times following public calls for an inquiry.

Ten passengers and crew members were injured when a Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong encountered severe turbulence. Two Australians were among those hospitalized for treatment.