Cathay Pacific

NEWS ANALYSIS

As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market

Cathay Pacific is aiming to raise about HK$2 billion through a one- or two-tranche fixed-rate Hong Kong dollar bond.

Blue-chips Cathay, MTR tap record-hot Hong Kong dollar bond market

The carrier says the suspension of its passenger services to Dubai and Riyadh will stay in place until Jun 30..

Cathay Pacific to cut flights from mid-May to end-June as jet fuel prices surge

Cathay Pacific's Boeing 777-300ER aircraft debuted a new Aria Suite business class in late 2024.
TOPLINE

Cathay Pacific counts on South-east Asia’s burgeoning middle class to drive next growth phase

FCM Travel describes the increased booking volumes as a "significant shift in corporate travel patterns".

Australia-Europe flight bookings through Singapore up 38% in March

The Cathay group has reported a 9.5% rise in profit to HK$10.8 billion for the financial year 2025, as revenue hit HK$116.8 billion on increased passenger and cargo demand.

Cathay Pacific doubles fuel surcharge on most flights due to Gulf conflict

Jet fuel prices normally move in tandem with oil prices, but they have doubled since the Iran conflict, far outpacing a one-third rise in crude prices.

Airline hedging strategies fall short as jet fuel price surges

A one-way SIA economy ticket from Heathrow to Singapore on March 5 costs HK$66,767 (S$10,916).

Airfares show Asia carriers can weather Iran war chaos

While carriers such as Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific could see increased demand, some observers note that other factors, such as capacity constraints, are at play.

SIA, Cathay could gain from Gulf conflict but Asia-Pacific carriers face longer-term price hikes