Overview
- Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam led a January 6 launch event in Hong Kong to begin the anniversary year.
- An Airbus A350-900 in the classic “lettuce leaf sandwich” livery, registration B-LRJ, operated its first commercial flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco.
- Around 1,000 to 2,000 cabin crew and ground employees will wear vintage uniforms throughout 2026 to highlight the airline’s evolution.
- Cathay plans to apply a second retro scheme to a Boeing 747 freighter in the coming weeks, with some reports indicating an entry into service later in January.
- The campaign includes curated merchandise releases and additional activities leading up to the exact anniversary on September 24, 2026.