2nd January 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Cathay Group is proud to announce a remarkable milestone: on 15th December, 2024, it transported a record 100,856 passengers in a single day, the highest since the commencement of its rebuilding efforts. This achievement reflects the collective success of its two passenger airlines, Cathay Pacific and HK Express.
During the peak travel season leading up to 31st December, 2024, the Group reached the 100,000-passenger mark on eight different days. Ronald Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Group, expressed his excitement about concluding the year on such a high note. He credited the dedication and hard work of the frontline teams, who ensured smooth travel experiences for customers during the busy holiday season.
Lam remarked, “This milestone is a testament to the unprecedented progress and expansion we have achieved over the past year. We are grateful to our global teams, who have worked tirelessly to support our customers as they travel to new destinations or reunite with loved ones during the holidays.”
The Cathay Group has successfully completed a two-year rebuilding journey, focusing on increasing flight availability and expanding destinations for its customers. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the airline.
Recently, Cathay Pacific resumed its seasonal route to Cairns, Australia, and has plans to introduce several long-haul destinations in 2025, including Hyderabad, Dallas, Munich, and Brussels. Meanwhile, HK Express has added Shizuoka, Japan, to its network and will soon launch a new service to Sendai.
As of January 2025, Cathay Pacific and HK Express have restored 100% of their pre-pandemic flight operations, with projections indicating that they will serve 100 destinations worldwide by the end of 2025, marking another significant achievement for the Cathay Group.
With the implementation of the Three-Runway System, Hong Kong’s aviation landscape is entering a dynamic new phase. As the city’s flagship airline, Cathay is committed to enhancing Hong Kong’s position as a premier international aviation hub, facilitating connections between Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and the rest of the world.
