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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong SAR of China · CATHAY

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Founded

1946

Headquarters

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR of China

Alliance

oneworld

Cathay Pacific is the flag carrier of Hong Kong, founded in 1946 by American Roy Farrell and Australian Sydney de Kantzow. Headquartered at Hong Kong International Airport, the airline has grown from a modest regional operation into one of Asia's premier international carriers, serving destinations across six continents. The airline is renowned for its premium cabin products, particularly its business and first class offerings, which have consistently ranked among the world's best. Cathay Pacific operates a wholly subsidiary, Cathay Dragon (formerly Dragonair), though that brand was discontinued in 2020 and folded into the main operation. Cathay Pacific faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely curtailed its operations due to Hong Kong's strict travel restrictions. The airline has since undertaken a major restructuring and recovery effort, gradually rebuilding its network and fleet capacity through the early 2020s.

Hubs & network

Cathay Pacific's primary hub is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), also known as Chek Lap Kok.

Fleet

Cathay Pacific operates a fleet consisting primarily of Airbus A320 family, A330, A350, and Boeing 777 aircraft.

Notable facts

›Cathay Pacific was founded on September 24, 1946, making it one of Asia's oldest airlines.
›The airline's name 'Cathay' is a historical term for China, reflecting its regional identity.
›Cathay Pacific underwent a major restructuring in 2020, retiring its Cathay Dragon regional subsidiary brand.
›The airline is partly owned by Swire Pacific, Air China, and Qatar Airways.
›Cathay Pacific's home base, Hong Kong International Airport, is consistently rated one of the world's busiest cargo hubs.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's flagship international carrier, founded in 1946 and operating an extensive global network from Hong Kong International Airport. Known for its premium product and Asia-Pacific connectivity, it remains one of the world's leading long-haul airlines.

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Primary hubs

Hong Kong International AirportHKG · 86 rts Hamad International AirportDOH · 6 rts Taiwan Taoyuan International AirportTPE · 6 rts Suvarnabhumi AirportBKK · 5 rts Singapore Changi AirportSIN · 3 rts Brisbane International AirportBNE · 2 rts

Route network map (213 legs)

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Route network

ADL → HKG333

AKL → HKG343

AMS → HKG343

ATH → DOH321

ATL → ORDE75

AUH → BAH333

BAH → DXB333

BCN → DOH332

BKI → HKG321 320

BKK → CMB773

BKK → HKG333 773 343 77W

BKK → KBV319 320

BKK → KHI333

BKK → SIN772

BLR → HKG333

BNE → CNS333

BNE → HKG333

BOM → HKG333

CAN → HKG333 321 320

CCU → HKG320

CDG → HKG77W 343

CEB → HKG333 77W 343

CGK → HKG333 773 343

CGO → HKG320

CJU → HKG320

CKG → HKG320 321

CMB → BKK773

CMB → SIN773

CNS → BNE333

CNS → HKG333

CNX → BKK320 319

CNX → HKG320

CSX → HKG320 321

CTS → HKG744 333

CTU → HKG320 333 321

DAC → HKG333

DAC → KTM333

DAD → HKG320

DEL → HKG333

DME → HKG343

DOH → ATH333 332

DOH → BCN332

DOH → GVA320

DOH → HKG333 332

DOH → MAD77W

DOH → VCE320

DPS → HKG773 744

DXB → HKG333

EWR → HKG77W

FCO → HKG343

FOC → HKG333

FRA → HKG77W

FUK → HKG321 333

FUK → TPE772

GVA → DOH320

HAK → HKG320 321

HAN → HKG320 321

HGH → HKG333 321 320

HKG → ADL333

HKG → AKL343

HKG → AMS343

HKG → AUH333

HKG → BKI321 320

HKG → BKK772 333 343 77W 773

HKG → BLR333

HKG → BNE333

HKG → BOM333

HKG → CAN333 321 320

HKG → CCU320

HKG → CDG77W 343

HKG → CEB333 77W 343

HKG → CGK333 343 773

HKG → CGO320

HKG → CJU320

HKG → CKG320 321

HKG → CNS333

HKG → CNX320

HKG → CSX320 321

HKG → CTS744 333

HKG → CTU320 333 321

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Airbus A330-300105 routes Airbus A32070 routes Airbus A32150 routes Boeing 777-300ER49 routes Airbus A340-30040 routes Boeing 777-30029 routes Boeing 777-20024 routes Boeing 747-40020 routes Airbus A330-2007 routes Airbus A3195 routes Boeing 737-8002 routes Embraer 1751 routes McDonnell Douglas MD-831 routes M801 routes

Encyclopaedia

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, or simply Cathay Pacific, is the flag carrier of Hong Kong, with its head office and main hub located at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline's operations and its subsidiaries have scheduled passenger and cargo services to more than 190 destinations and more than 60 countries worldwide including codeshares and joint ventures.

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