Cathay Group reaches 100 global destinations and sees strong growth across passenger and cargo divisions

The Cathay Group now serves 100 passenger destinations, with six new routes added in May and June.

Cathay Pacific was ranked Top 3 Best Airline globally in the 2025 Skytrax Awards, and also won World’s Best Economy Class Airline and Best Inflight Entertainment. Cathay Cargo was named Airline of the Year – Asia at the World Air Cargo Awards 2025.

Cathay Pacific (Mainline)

• Passenger Growth:

  • May 2025 saw a 36.1% YoY increase in passengers.
  • Year-to-date growth (Jan–May): +28.4%.
  • Load factor: 84.7% — the highest for May since 2015.
  • Strong demand came from long-haul and business travel, supported by student travel and special fares.

• Customer Experience:

  • Lounge enhancement began in May with The Bridge reopening and The Deck acting as a temporary First Class lounge during renovations.

Cathay Cargo

• Cargo Volume:

  • May 2025 cargo volume up 12.2% YoY; tonnage also 1.8% higher than April.
  • Growth driven by Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland markets, plus demand for live seafood and horse transport.
  • Year-to-date tonnage: +12.3% YoY.

HK Express

• Passenger Growth:

  • May passengers up 35.7% YoY to 640,000+, with ASKs up 42.6%.
  • Reached highest monthly seat capacity in history.
  • Lower load factor due to capacity outpacing demand growth.

• Network Expansion:

  • New May routes: Changzhou and Yiwu.
  • June routes: Cheongju, Daegu, and Miyako (Shimojishima).
  • Upcoming: Guiyang and Kuala Lumpur (Subang) in July and August.

Outlook: The Group anticipates strong summer demand, especially in Southeast Asia, and continues to enhance both passenger experience and cargo capabilities while expanding its global footprint.