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Cathay Pacific launches Hyderabad service
Cathay Pacific Airways is extending its presence in India with the launch of a new four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and Hyderabad. The new service, commences operations on 1 December 2012, will be operated by Airbus A330-300 aircraft, departing from Hong Kong every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
Cathay pacific reports surprise net loss for first half
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has posted a surprising first-half net loss, with higher fuel costs, a fall in demand for business travel and a drop in cargo carriage hitting the bottom line. Cathay said it lost HK$935 million in the six months to June 30th, compared to a profit of HK$2.8bn for the same period of 2011.
Cathay Pacific expands Discovery into new digital environment
Cathay Pacific Airways has confirmed it is expanding its flagship in-flight magazine, Discovery, into the digital environment, employing a number of new channels to enrich its existing customer communication platforms. Digital Discovery, scheduled to go live on August 2nd 2012, will be available for download as a digital magazine, as an app for mobile devices, and for browsing on the Cathay Pacific website.
John Slosar, chief executive, Cathay Pacific
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Cathay Pacific welcomes government approval of three-runway option at HKIA
Cathay Pacific Airways has welcomed the Hong Kong SAR government’s approval to adopt the three-runway option for planning purposes as the future development blueprint for Hong Kong International Airport. The in-principle approval comes following strong public support of the three-runway option and the recommendation to proceed by the Airport Authority of Hong Kong.
Cathay Pacific profits fall 61%
Profits at Cathay Pacific have fallen 61% compared to a year earlier, following another challenging year for the aviation industry. The carrier, which made 5.5bn Hong Kong dollars (£450m) in 2011, compared with HK$14bn in 2010, has attributed rising fuel prices, political instability and economic uncertainty to the results.
Cathay Pacific takes delivery of Premium Economy Boeing 777-300ER
Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER, the first aircraft to feature its Premium Economy Class product and new long-haul Economy Class seats. The aircraft – the airline’s 25th 777-300ER – arrived at Hong Kong International Airport earlier.
Cathay Pacific to upgrade reservations system
Cathay Pacific has confirmed it will temporarily shut down its booking system on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February as it upgrades its software. Passengers looking to make an online booking or online ticket change are advised to do so by Friday February 10th “to avoid any disappointment” Cathay said earlier.
Cathay Pacific takes evasive action ahead of UK strike
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has called on passengers bounded for the UK on Wednesday to postpone their trip due to anticipated industrial action by public workers in the country, including the UK Border Agency. Delays are expected at all London airports, with Heathrow expected to be hardest hit.
Cathay Pacific enters Spanish market for first time
Cathay Pacific Airways announced today that it will launch a new market in Europe with a new scheduled freighter service to Zaragoza, Spain on 15 November, with flights departing Hong Kong every Tuesday and Friday.
Cathay Pacific confirms premium economy product
Cathay Pacific plans to introduce a premium economy product on its fleet in the second quarter of next year.
Sex scandal forces Cathay Pacific to postpone ad campaign
Cathay Pacific has been forced to postpone the launch of a global advertising campaign after photographs of crew members engaging in a sexual activity in the cockpit of an aircraft were published. The campaign – under the tagline Meet the team who go the extra mile to make you feel special - was due to launch in September.