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Hong Kong-based carriers Cathay Pacific and HK Express announced they will reduce flights from mid-May to late June, citing "huge cost pressure" from surging fuel prices exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.
China has reiterated its call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, asserting that the ongoing crisis cannot be resolved through military means.
Cathay Pacific Airways passengers are now paying more than 173% more in fuel surcharges than they were a month ago, after the Hong Kong flag carrier announced its second price increase in two weeks…
Aviation experts suggest that Cathay Pacific Airways' expanded European services are expected to largely offset financial losses incurred from the extended suspension of its Middle Eastern flights due to regional conflict.
Cathay Pacific has announced an expansion of its global partnership with Adyen, aiming to enhance its payment processing capabilities worldwide.
Cathay Pacific has initiated a significant recruitment drive in mainland China, seeking to expand its workforce and strengthen its operations in the region.
Conglomerate Swire Pacific has sold 153.05 million shares of its stake in Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways for HK$1.8 billion to boost its working capital.
Cathay Pacific Profit Jumps, With Plans for 10% Capacity Growth Bloomberg
The Hong Kong government has ruled out chartering Cathay Pacific Airways flights to bring home residents stranded in the Middle East, given the potential danger of navigating partially reopened airspaces and challenges in securing take-off slots at foreign airports, sources have said. The South China Morning Post learned that officials had also weighed the option of repatriation flights from Oman, but the absence of direct Cathay services made the route “impractical” because there was no...
Airlines such as Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines have emerged as one of the go-to choices for people leaving the Middle East in the wake of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why China’s ties with Iran will endure despite death of Khamenei 2. Why China’s Myanmar dilemma still persists, 5 years and 1 election later 3. Cathay Pacific suspends all Middle East operations after US-Israeli attack on Iran 4. Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The Philippines isn’t....
Hong Kong will kick off the Year of the Horse on Tuesday with its annual night parade, featuring floats and performers from more than 60 countries and regions. The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will feature a street party at 6pm before the procession begins at 8pm in Tsim Sha Tsui. The South China Morning Post offers tips on how to make the most of the event. 1. What are the highlights of the parade? With Cathay Pacific Airways as the title sponsor, the parade will see 12...
Cathay Pacific announced it will reduce flights from mid-May to end-June, citing a significant surge in jet fuel prices as the reason for the operational adjustments.
Cathay Pacific's CEO stated that the airline's 10% growth plan could be altered if jet fuel prices remain high, indicating a potential shift from earlier plans to maintain capacity despite rising costs.
Cathay Pacific has announced a significant 34% increase in fuel surcharges across all its flights, impacting air travel costs.
Cathay Pacific has announced an extension of its flight suspensions to Dubai and Riyadh until May 31, impacting travel to and from these Middle Eastern destinations.
På grund af krigen i Mellemøsten forlænger Cathay Pacific tidligere aflysninger i marts til hele april.
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways plans to hire 3,000 employees globally this year, including pilots and flight attendants, to support its growth plan, with the airline expressing strong confidence in its future expansion potential. The carrier launched its global recruitment drive in Beijing on Saturday as part of efforts to attract more talent from mainland China to support its future development plans, including promoting inbound tourism. Currently, the company has more than...
G7 leaders have announced the record release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to the war in the Middle East. This represents about twenty days worth of usual oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, currently through dangerous to go through due to the threat of Iranian strikes. This initiative aims 'to calm markets down', as FRANCE 24's Philip Turle explains.
Hong Kong-based airline has business-class return listed at A$39,577, as travellers seek routes avoiding Middle East The Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is selling seats from Sydney to London…
West Asia conflict has grounded thousands of flights across the Middle East, stranding passengers and forcing airlines to reroute or cancel services. Major carriers like Air France, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific have suspended routes. While some Gulf airlines are resuming limited operations, Indian carriers are adding flights to manage demand and repatriation efforts.
Asian carriers like Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines are well-positioned to profit as travelers pay high premiums for flights to escape the Middle East conflict.
The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic snarled travel for a second day on Sunday, with thousands of flights affected and busy Gulf hubs including Dubai and Doha…
Assoutenti reports that flights to the Seychelles can be found for less than 200 euros for travel between May and June, but warns that rising jet fuel prices could increase airfares for closer, typical summer destinations in the coming weeks.
Analysts present conflicting views on the performance and prospects of several industrial goods companies, including Sterling Infrastructure, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co, Cathay Pacific Airways, and Legence Corp. Class A.
Cathay Pacific announced it will increase its fuel surcharges by 34% across all flight categories in response to the surging prices of jet fuel.
Global air travel remains severely disrupted as airlines, including Cathay Pacific, extend flight suspensions to and from the Middle East until at least the end of May, with some routes suspended until autumn, due to the escalating regional conflict.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that international attention must remain on Ukraine's fight against Russia despite the US-Israeli war with Iran. The two leaders met in London and signed a new defence pact, reinforcing calls for continued support for Ukraine, with Zelensky also stating he sent anti-drone experts to help US allies in the Gulf region.
Air France-KLM has announced price increases for long-haul tickets, including a €50 hike for economy class, due to the rising cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war, following similar adjustments by other airlines.
Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes The Straits Times
A compilation of top stories from the past weekend, including updates on Cathay Pacific fares and a CUHK professor's suspension in Australia, designed to keep readers informed about news across Asia and beyond.
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Cathay Pacific has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai in the UAE and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia until Tuesday, amid ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.
A joint US-Israeli attack on Iran forced airlines to cancel or delay at least 27 flights from Hong Kong to destinations in the Middle East on Sunday, leaving travellers stranded at the city’s airport. Hundreds of passengers packed Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday morning to inquire about the suspended departures, primarily to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Doha in Qatar and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways was among the airlines to...