Dragonair

Dragonair, officially known as Hong Kong Dragon Airlines, was a Hong Kong-based regional carrier that operated scheduled passenger and cargo services across Asia. Founded in 1985, it grew to become one of the most prominent regional airlines in Asia, serving destinations across mainland China, Southeast Asia, and beyond from its base at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline was a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways, which held a majority stake, and operated as a complementary carrier feeding passengers into Cathay Pacific's wider international network. Dragonair was particularly known for its extensive network of routes into mainland China, at one point holding more China routes than any other non-mainland carrier. In November 2016, Dragonair was rebranded as Cathay Dragon, reflecting its closer integration with parent company Cathay Pacific. The Cathay Dragon brand itself was subsequently retired in October 2020 when Cathay Pacific ceased its operations as part of restructuring during the COVID-19 pandemic.