The Cathay Group broadcasts that it has achieved a major milestone by carrying greater than 100,000 passengers, probably the most on a single day for the reason that begin of its rebuild.
On 15 December 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Categorical, the Group’s two passenger airways, carried a mixed complete of 100,856 passengers, surpassing the 100,000-passenger mark on a single day.
For the reason that milestone was first reached, the Group exceeded the 100,000-passenger mark on a complete of eight days throughout the year-end journey peak ending 31 December 2024.
Cathay Group Chief Government Officer Ronald Lam stated: “We’re thrilled to have concluded the yr 2024 on a excessive observe with yet one more milestone. The previous yr noticed unprecedented progress and growth for the Cathay Group, because of our individuals’s dedication and efforts. Particularly, I wish to lengthen my heartfelt because of our international frontline groups, who’ve been working tirelessly over the vacation interval to make sure that our prospects get pleasure from a easy journey as they discover new locations or reunite with their buddies and households throughout the holidays.
“We’re happy to have efficiently accomplished our two-year rebuilding journey, throughout which we have been firmly targeted on including extra flights and locations for our prospects and our residence hub. A brand new chapter has now begun for Cathay.”
Cathay Pacific not too long ago resumed its seasonal service to Cairns, Australia and will probably be launching a number of long-haul routes in 2025, together with Hyderabad in India, Dallas in america, and Munich and Brussels in Europe. As well as, HK Categorical added Shizuoka, Japan to its community not too long ago and will probably be launching a brand new service to Sendai, Japan later this month.
Collectively as a Group, Cathay Pacific and HK Categorical have reached 100% of pre-pandemic flights from January 2025. It’s projected that the 2 airways will function passenger companies to 100 locations world wide inside 2025, marking one other significant milestone for the Cathay Group.
With the commissioning of the Three-Runway System, Hong Kong has entered an thrilling new period. As town’s residence airline, Cathay will proceed to contribute to Hong Kong’s standing as a world-leading worldwide aviation hub, connecting Hong Kong, the Chinese language Mainland and the world.