Simple Flying

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 Boeing 777-367(ER) B-KPM
Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying
IATA/ICAO Code:
CX/CPA
Airline Type:
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded:
1946
Alliance:
oneworld
CEO:
Augustus Tang
Country:
China (Special Administrative Region)
See Full Airlines Info

latest Cathay Pacific Articles

Cathay Pacific A350 1
How To Fly On An Airbus A350 In Asia

Several airlines in Asia operate the Airbus A350.

By 
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350  1
Cathay Pacific Launches Cabin Crew Recruiting In Mainland China

Cathay Pacific has taken swift action to turn around a bad situation and is now hiring cabin crew directly from Mainland China.

By 
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 1
Cathay Pacific Refreshes Long Haul Dining Experience

Cathay Pacific is introducing new tasty plant-based meals for economy and premium economy passengers to improve wellness and sustainability.

By 
Cathay Pacific A350 1
Busy Summer: Cathay Pacific Witnesses 700% Yearly Surge In Passengers

The airline aims to achieve 100% of pre-pandemic capacity by 2024.

By 
A MIAT Mongolian Airlines Boeing 767-300 flying in the sky. 1
MIAT Mongolian Airlines Is Trying To Join oneworld

Joining oneworld connect program would bring more benefits.

By 
The belly of a China Southern Airlines Boeing 787 1
Increasing Demand Leads To More Long Haul Flights From Christchurch This Summer

This summer, the airport will boost from two long-haul destinations to five.

By 
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 1
Cathay Pacific Revamps Business Plus Loyalty Program Following Asia Miles Price Changes

The airline is shaking up its loyalty programs as it gets back to business as usual.

By 
Cathay Pacific A350-1000 landing 1
Cathay Pacific A321NEO 1
Cathay Group Commits To 32 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft

Cathay Pacific and HK Express will receive more narrowbodies as the group exercises its purchase options.

By 
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER 1
Cathay Pacific Sending 50% More Boeing 777s To Brisbane

Forty-one years after the first Cathay Pacific 747 landed in Brisbane, the airline is adding 50% more nonstop flights on the route.

By 
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 flying 1
Cathay Pacific Swings To Profit, Eyes New Airplane Order

The airline's operational levels have jumped from 3% to 60% in a year.

By 
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 1
Cathay Pacific Teases Stunning New Business Class Cabin For Boeing 777-300ER

The airline has released a 40-second video, giving us a glimpse of its latest business class product.

By 
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 1
Cathay Pacific Sending More Airbus A350s To Perth

As Cathay Pacific slowly regains lost ground it is adding extra flights between Hong Kong and Perth in Western Australia.

By 
KrisFlyer Gold Lounge SIN 1
Five Benefits Of Sensory Design In Airport Lounges

As airlines and airports look to take their lounges to the next level, what role can sensory design play in the passenger experience?

By 
Singapore Airlines airplanes at Changi Airport  1
The 9 Best Lounges Available At Singapore Changi Airport

From across all four terminals, here's a list of the premium lounges in Changi Airport.

By 
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 FLE_7ER_C061Y15_E0-1 1
Cathay Pacific Rewards Employees After Profitable First Half

Cathay Pacific is back in the black and sharing its return to profit with employees and shareholders alike.

By 
Cathay Pacific completes first overseas refuel using SAF 1
Cathay Pacific Making Progress On Adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Having proven the SAF concept in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific recently trialed refueling 747 freighters at Singapore Changi Airport with SAF.

By 
Cathay Pacific Airbus A321neo at Phuket International Airport.  1
Cathay Pacific Celebrates First Cadet Pilot Class Since 2019

The airline is targeting to enroll more than 800 trainees in 2023 and 2024 combined.

By 
Cathay Pacific and Ethiopian Airlines at Hong Kong International Airport 1
Flying Back To South Africa: Major Airlines Including Cathay & Ethiopian To Increase Service

Airlines have applied to boost their frequencies into South Africa's major airports.

By 
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 FLE_7ER_C061Y15_E0-1 1
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 Tires Burst On Takeoff In Hong Kong

CX880 aborted takeoff this morning, leading to a precautionary evacuation and 11 injuries.

By