Overview
- Cathay Pacific and HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025, up 27% year on year, supported by Available Seat Kilometres rising over 25%.
- The airlines handled more than 126,000 passengers on 3 January 2026, topping the single-day high set on 27 December 2025.
- December results showed Cathay Pacific passengers up 22% year on year and HK Express carrying more than 780,000 travelers, up 24%.
- Cathay Cargo moved over 1.6 million tonnes in 2025, an increase of more than 9%, with December tonnage up 6% year on year and Available Freight Tonne Kilometres up 8% despite a 3% monthly dip.
- Advance bookings for Lunar New Year are accelerating following a softer start to January as the group also notes Airline Ratings safety accolades for 2026.