Cathay Pacific

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

The surcharge is as high as HK$1,164 – versus HK$569 – as jet fuel prices soar

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

Major carriers in the US and China have no hedging contracts in place, leaving them fully exposed to jumps in fuel price

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

[SINGAPORE] Asian carriers are among the best-positioned airlines to weather the war in the Middle East as travellers scramble for flights – and pay premiums – to escape the conflict.

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

With closure of major Middle East air hubs, Asia airlines that fly to Europe could take on more business

Cathay’s efficiency drive comes as employee numbers approach the level last seen at the end of 2019, even as capacity has not fully returned to the pre-Covid-19 rate.

Cathay Pacific seeks savings, cuts some jobs in efficiency push

The airline has said that it plans to hire 3,000 people this year, pushing headcount beyond the 34,000 at the end of 2025

Air China says that its shareholding in Cathay will be maintained “at an appropriate level”.

Cathay Pacific CEO says Air China’s HK$1.3 billion stake sale a ‘tactical’ move

Swire Pacific will remain the largest shareholder with a 47.65% stake after the buyback

Cathay is paying roughly a 35% premium over the price Qatar Airways originally paid for the stake to buy it back. The Hong Kong carrier said that it would fund the deal through internal resources and existing credit lines.

Qatar Airways sells entire Cathay Pacific stake for US$897 million

The Middle Eastern airline has pursued a strategy of investing in airlines worldwide to strengthen its competitive position

Cathay Pacific's flights to and from Hong Kong International Airport will cease on Sep 23, 6 pm, and resume on Thursday.

Hong Kong’s Cathay says to axe over 500 flights as typhoon nears

HONG Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific said on Monday (Sep 22) it expected to cancel more than 500 flights as Super Typhoon Ragasa was forecast to hit the Chinese financial hub.

Cathay noted cargo market uncertainty caused by changes to US tariffs this year, in particular the cancellation of a duty-free exemption for low-value packages from China and Hong Kong in early May.

Cathay Pacific warns of declining fares and cargo uncertainty, shares fall

[HONG KONG] Cathay Pacific Airways warned on Wednesday (Aug 6) of declining airfares, challenges at its budget carrier and uncertain cargo market conditions, sending its shares down almost 10 per cent...