Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific have released their overall passengers numbers for 2025, marking a 27% increase between 2024 and 2025, combined with local partner, HK Express.
What do the numbers say?
The two airlines combined has transported 36 million passengers in and out of Hong Kong in the last year, 125,000 of those flying on the 27th December alone. Available Seat Kilometers have also increased by 25% compared with 2024, increasing the airline’s overall passenger capacity. The most increased traffic was seen coming from destinations in Northeast Asia and Mainland China, such as Shanghai and Tokyo.
This also comes after Cathay announced they would be supporting advancement of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Cathay Cargo has also seen an annual rise, carrying 6% more cargo than in 2024, with Available Freight Tonne (AFT) increasing by 8%.
What comes next for the airline?
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo have high hopes for 2026, planning to offer more for your money than ever to continue this exponentially growing trend. These are expected to peak in the first quarter of 2026 with the arrival of Lunar New Year. Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavina Lau states:
”Stepping into 2026, we are excited to launch a series of events and initiatives as we welcome Cathay’s 80th anniversary. As we mark this milestone, we remain committed to elevating our customer experience and reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub, guided by our new vision of becoming our customers’ most loved service brand”.
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