Cathay Group’s Airlines and Cargo services, Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Cathay Cargo, all grew significantly compared to 2024, according to the Group’s newly released figures.
Cathay Pacific
Compared to March 2024, Cathay Pacific passengers’ numbers rose nearly 20%, and its Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by a quarter. In the first quarter of 2025, the number of airline passengers increased by 23.4% compared to 2024.
HK Express
The Group’s low-cost airline, HK Express, saw passenger numbers rise by more than a quarter compared to the same period last year, with the airline carrying more than 610,000 passengers in March 2025. Its Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) grew by 35.6%. Compared to the first quarter of 2024, HK Express gained 34.3% more passengers this year.
Cathay Cargo
In March 2025, Cathay Cargo traffic rose by 10% compared to March 2024. Its Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 8.5%. In the first quarter of 2025, the total tonnage rose by 12% compared to the same period in 2024.
Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said:
“As a Group, we are continuing to make good progress towards exceeding 100 passenger destinations within the first half of 2025. While March marked a quieter month for our travel business, our cargo business saw strong growth momentum as we entered the first traditional cargo peak of the year.”
In response to the current global uncertainties regarding the latest developments on trade tariffs, Lau added:
“We are taking proactive steps to put ourselves in the best possible position in facing and mitigating these external forces as we remain aligned, agile and responsive in our approach.”
While Cathay Group has experienced significant growth, do you think that the travel and tourism industry has truly returned to “normal”, since the pandemic? Leave a comment below!
