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		<title>Passenger traffic grows at HKIA in July</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, 24 August 2026: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.62 million passengers and 34,230 flight movements in July 2026, marking year-on-year increases of 8.4% and 1.7% respectively. Overall passenger growth in July was primarily driven by a double-digit increase in transfer/transit passengers, with Hong Kong residents and visitors posting modest gains. Most markets [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HONG KONG, 24 August 2026: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.62 million passengers and 34,230 flight movements in July 2026, marking year-on-year increases of 8.4% and 1.7% respectively.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Overall passenger growth in July was primarily driven by a double-digit increase in transfer/transit passengers, with Hong Kong residents and visitors posting modest gains. Most markets expanded in July, while the decline in the Middle East continued to narrow.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Over the first seven months of the year, passenger volume saw 11.2% year-on-year growth to 38.4 million, while flight movements increased by 4.0% to 234,905. On a 12-month rolling basis, passenger volume rose by 12.6% year-on-year to 64.8 million, while flight movements increased by 5.3% to 403,670.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On the cargo front, cargo volume recorded a year-on-year decline of 1.9% to 422,000 tonnes in July 2026. During the month, transshipments and imports recorded 14.5% and 2.9% growth, respectively, while exports declined by 8.4% year-on-year. By region, Southeast Asia and the Chinese Mainland remained resilient, helping to offset softer traffic from Europe and North America amid shifting global trade patterns.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From January to July this year, cargo traffic grew 14% in Southeast Asia and 11% in Europe, offsetting declines in North America and the Middle East and driving total cargo throughput over the seven months up 3.2% year on year to 2.92 million tonnes. Over the past 12 months, total cargo throughput grew 3.2% year on year to 5.16 million tonnes.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) Director of Hub Development, Airport Chapman Fong said: “The global air cargo market continues to navigate a complex operating environment shaped by a changing trade landscape. Despite these challenges, HKIA’s extensive air network and exceptional efficiency have enabled air cargo operators to adapt by rapidly rerouting cargo and adjusting logistics arrangements. The growth in markets like Southeast Asia and the Chinese Mainland underscores the resilience of Hong Kong&#8217;s role as a leading international cargo hub.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Meanwhile, HKIA has been named the Most Influential Airport Brand of the Year 2025 by Civil Aviation Passenger Service Evaluation (CAPSE), an independent civil aviation evaluation body in the Chinese Mainland. The award was based on an assessment of 44 major airports in the region, each handling more than 10 million passengers annually. Evaluation criteria included factors such as brand awareness, brand trust and innovation capability, drawing on the perceptions and experiences of travellers in the Chinese Mainland.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">AAHK Executive Director Corporate Development William Ho said: “We are honoured to be recognised as the Most Influential Airport Brand by CAPSE. As the preferred international gateway for the Greater Bay Area, HKIA has been strengthening its connectivity with the region and the Chinese Mainland through an extensive intermodal transport network, providing passengers with seamless access to destinations worldwide. HKIA will continue to strengthen its position as Asia’s leading aviation hub by enhancing the passenger journey through smart technologies, operational excellence and customer-centric services.&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: AAHK)</em></p>
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		<title>Cathay Group releases July traffic figures</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, 21 August 2026: The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for July 2026, showing continued year-on-year growth in passenger traffic.  Cathay Pacific and HK Express together carried around 3.5 million passengers, a 9% increase from the same period last year. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “Marking the start [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HONG KONG, 21 August 2026: The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for July 2026, showing continued year-on-year growth in passenger traffic. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Pacific and HK Express together carried around 3.5 million passengers, a 9% increase from the same period last year.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “Marking the start of the traditional summer travel peak, July&nbsp; Cargo also continued to see tonnage growth with Cathay Cargo carrying around 149,000 tonnes of cargo, a 6% increase year on year. However, jet fuel prices increased again in July due to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, following a period of decreasing jet fuel prices in the previous months.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Cathay Pacific</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Pacific carried 9% more passengers in July 2026 compared with July 2025, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 5%. In the first seven months of 2026, the number of passengers carried increased by 16% compared with the same period for 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lau said: “We observed robust leisure travel demand across our network in July. The first half of the month was driven by long-haul traffic from students and those visiting friends and relatives, followed by leisure travel to regional destinations in the second half as the summer holiday period began. Looking ahead, summer travel demand is looking strong. Our recent ‘80th AnniFAREsary’ promotional campaign was also well received by customers in our home market, further supporting demand.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Cathay Cargo</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Cargo carried 6% more cargo in July 2026 than in July 2025, while Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) were at a similar level. In the first seven months of 2026, the total tonnage increased by 8% compared with the same period for 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>HK Express</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HK Express carried around 760,000 passengers in July 2026, up 10% year on year, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 8%. In the first seven months of 2026, the number of passengers carried increased by 10% compared with the same period for 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lau noted: “Entering the summer travel peak, HK Express’s Thailand and Chinese Mainland routes were particularly popular in July. Our newly launched daily direct service to Wuxi has also been well received by customers, with the route seeing strong load factors. Turning to August, summer travel demand remains robust, and bookings continue to track healthily.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: Cathay Group)</em></p>
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		<title>Cathay Group announces its 2026 H1 results</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, 10 August 2026: The Cathay Group announced at the weekend its 2026 interim results for the first half of the year The Cathay Group, including its airlines, subsidiaries, and associates, declared an attributable profit of HKD6.2 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with HKD3.7 billion in the first half of 2025. ​ [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HONG KONG, 10 August 2026: The Cathay Group announced at the weekend its 2026 interim results for the first half of the year</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Cathay Group, including its airlines, subsidiaries, and associates, declared an attributable profit of HKD6.2 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with HKD3.7 billion in the first half of 2025. ​</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The attributable profit for H1 2026 included non-recurring gains of HKD1 billion, mainly from the non-cash deemed partial disposal gain of approximately HKD1.4 billion arising from the dilution of the group’s equity interest in Air China Limited.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The group’s first-half result has allowed it to announce a first interim dividend to ordinary shareholders of HK26 cents per share, totalling HKD1.6 billion. This represents a 30% increase per ordinary share when compared with the first interim dividend of 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Group Chair Guy Bradley said: “The Cathay Group achieved a strong financial performance in the first half of 2026. Our result was positively impacted by ongoing underlying demand for Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo, improved performance from HK Express, and stronger contributions from associates. As a Group, we carried more passengers and cargo and operated more flights than in the first half of 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Having got off to a strong start in the first quarter, we faced a more challenging second quarter due to the situation in the Middle East and the resulting significant increase in jet fuel prices. This resulted in our jet fuel costs almost doubling from the first quarter to the second quarter. That we were able to achieve our first-half performance despite these circumstances is testament to the resilience we have built into our business in recent years.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The group’s airlines and subsidiaries reported an attributable profit of HKD4.9 billion for the first half of 2026, compared with HKD3.8 billion in the first half of 2025. The net results from associates, the majority of which are recognised three months in arrears, reflected an attributable profit of HKD410 million, compared with a loss of HKD181 million in the first half of 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Investments raising the bar for customers</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay continues to make important investments to drive its long-term growth, elevate the customer experience, and enhance connectivity at its home hub, Hong Kong.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bradley said: “We have already committed around HKD150 billion in investments into our fleet, cabin and lounge products, and digital innovation. ​ This investment reflects our commitment to growing our business for the long term, contributing to the development of Hong Kong as an international aviation hub and thereby leading to even greater opportunities for Cathay and Hong Kong as a whole.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Looking ahead in the next 10 years, we target to have 150 new aircraft join our fleet, and a network serving 150 destinations, if the market conditions are favourable. These aircraft would provide more capacity to support our growth plans and help build connectivity at our home hub.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay continues to elevate the customer experience both in the air and on the ground. In addition to retrofitting more of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with its award-winning Aria Suite, new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy cabins, Cathay Pacific will introduce its all-new Aria Studio Business class and a new Economy cabin onboard its regional Airbus A330 aircraft by the end of this year.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The airline is also enhancing its existing cabin products, including providing customers with more legroom in the Economy cabins on its Airbus A321neo aircraft by removing some seats. ​</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On the ground, having reopened its flagship Hong Kong lounge The Wing earlier this year, Cathay Pacific will open its first-ever lounge in New York when it moves into the newly redeveloped Terminal 6 at John F Kennedy International Airport, which is currently scheduled to open later this year. Customers can also look forward to a redesigned lounge experience at The Wing, Business in Hong Kong and the Cathay Pacific Lounge in Tokyo Narita in 2027.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Meanwhile, Cathay Cargo continues to strengthen its freighter fleet to support its growth plans. This has included increasing its Airbus A350F freighter order to eight aircraft and signing a lease agreement for an A330P2F converted freighter for Air Hong Kong, which will primarily operate freighter services for Cathay Cargo.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: Cathay Group)</em></p>
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		<title>Mastercard presents Taste by Priceless</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>SINGAPORE, 10 August 2026: Mastercard cardholders from around the world can now enjoy Asia Pacific’s first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking the official opening of a new premium airport dining experience.&#160; Available to World Legend, World Elite and World Mastercard cardholders travelling through Hong Kong, the benefit can [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">SINGAPORE, 10 August 2026: Mastercard cardholders from around the world can now enjoy Asia Pacific’s first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking the official opening of a new premium airport dining experience.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Available to World Legend, World Elite and World Mastercard cardholders travelling through Hong Kong, the benefit can be accessed regardless of where their card was issued.&nbsp;</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Located in Terminal 1 near Gate 40, Mastercard’s Taste by Priceless is designed for travellers seeking distinctive dining experiences. Blending culinary storytelling, local chef-led programming and immersive design, Taste by Priceless is offered as part of The Mastercard Collection, Mastercard’s globally connected portfolio of exceptional dining, entertainment and travel benefits. Through The Mastercard Collection, eligible cardholders can access premium experiences throughout their journey.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Taste by Priceless in Hong Kong features seasonal menus co-created with acclaimed chefs, blending Asian and Western cuisine with celebrated local culinary heritage. It offers distinct dining experiences, designed to accommodate travellers’ preferences and schedules:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Counter</strong> — An intimate, chef-led tasting featuring a multi-course menu with dishes such as Shiso &amp; Romaine Salad and Superior Chicken Soup&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Cove</strong> — A relaxed à la carte setting offering refined tapas-style dishes including Pil Pil Prawns and Miso Glazed Cauliflower&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The dining experience is complemented by a selection of Mastercard’s signature desserts and cocktails, created exclusively for Taste by Priceless venues around the world.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Located at one of the world’s leading international aviation hubs, this Taste by Priceless opening reinforces Mastercard’s strategy of meeting premium travellers where global journeys converge. For example, a Mastercard cardholder from London can enjoy an elevated meal at the Taste by Priceless dining club in Hong Kong International Airport before their return flight home.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">World Legend cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access for themselves and up to three guests, while World Elite and World cardholders may access Taste by Priceless at a preferential rate. Once admitted, guests can enjoy the full Taste by Priceless experience, including chef-curated dining, signature desserts and beverages, all included in their visit. Eligible cardholders can access the dining club within three hours of departure, with no prior reservation required.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Beyond dining, the venue has been designed as an immersive, multi-sensory space that blends Mastercard’s brand heritage with local cultural influences. At its heart is a commissioned installation by emerging Chinese artist Xinran Guan, whose oil paintings explore harmony between the material and immaterial.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The launch of Taste by Priceless in Hong Kong expands Mastercard’s growing portfolio of elevated airport dining experiences for cardholders, joining Taste by Priceless at Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo and a new location slated to open in Mexico City later this year. Beyond the airport, cardholders can also enjoy exceptional dining experiences through Mastercard’s broader Priceless portfolio, including LUMA at Hong Kong’s historic 1881 Heritage and Priceless restaurants in Rome, Mexico City and São Paulo.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: Mastercard)</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, 27 July 2026: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has launched “Park &#38; Visit”, a new service that enables eligible Greater Bay Area (GBA) visitors to drive to Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and park the vehicles conveniently before visiting Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Port. The launch of “Park [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HONG KONG, 27 July 2026: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has launched <em><strong>“Park &amp; Visit”</strong></em>, a new service that enables eligible Greater Bay Area (GBA) visitors to drive to Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and park the vehicles conveniently before visiting Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Port.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The launch of “Park &amp; Visit” follows the expansion of the Southbound Travel Scheme to all nine Mainland GBA cities. The newly added Mainland cities are Shenzhen, Dongguan, Huizhou, Foshan and Zhaoqing, joining Guangzhou, Zhongshan, Zhuhai and Jiangmen.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Applications for “Park &amp; Visit” opened on 16 July for eligible vehicles from the nine Mainland GBA cities and Macao. Successful applicants may drive via the HZMB to the automated car park operated by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) in the restricted area on the Hong Kong Port Island.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The visitors may then leave their vehicles with the automated parking system, take a shuttle to the Passenger Clearance Building of the Hong Kong Port to complete immigration procedures, and continue their journeys across Hong Kong by public transport. On their return, visitors will retrieve their vehicles after completing departure clearance at the Hong Kong Port and drive back via the HZMB.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A welcome event was led by Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics; Winnie Tse, Commissioner of Transport; and Steven Yiu, Executive Director, Airport Operations of AAHK, who greeted the first “Park &amp; Visit” users from Guangzhou on 16 July.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Chan said: &#8220;We thank AAHK for its continued support for ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’. The launch of ‘Park &amp; Fly’ at the end of last year marked the first step in this initiative, connecting two world-class infrastructure projects — the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Hong Kong International Airport. Today’s launch of ‘Park &amp; Visit’ marks another milestone. Eligible private car owners from Guangdong and Macao, who have booked and confirmed a parking space, can park their vehicles at the fully automated car park at the Hong Kong Port and enjoy an impromptu trip to Hong Kong. Today is also the first day of the expanded arrangements for visitors from more cities to drive into Hong Kong’s urban area, with the daily quota for pre-booked trips doubled to 200 vehicles. I encourage visitors to make use of the park-and-ride arrangement when travelling into the urban areas and explore the charms of Hong Kong’s districts through our world-class public transport system.&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yiu said, “‘Park &amp; Visit’ provides a convenient option for visitors to leave their vehicles at our fully automated car park at the Hong Kong Port and then visit different attractions on Lantau Island by public transport. We are working with business partners on Lantau and other supporting organisations to offer discounts and other privileges, with a view to attracting more visitors to Hong Kong and injecting added momentum into tourism.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Meanwhile, HKIA’s “Park &amp; Fly” service, launched in November last year, has also been extended to cover the entire GBA. Eligible passengers from the nine Mainland GBA cities can now drive via the HZMB to the automated car park and fly from HKIA to global destinations without having to go via Hong Kong immigration procedures. Applying advanced technology to ensure efficiency and security, the automated car park developed and operated by AAHK for “Park &amp; Fly” and “Park &amp; Visit” is Hong Kong’s first fully automated parking service.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: HKIA)</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, 23 July 2026: The Cathay Group released its traffic figures this week for June 2026 and presented an update on its first-half 2026 financial performance&#160; Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “The Cathay Group continued our growth momentum in June, although jet fuel prices remained elevated. Cathay Pacific and HK [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HONG KONG, 23 July 2026: The Cathay Group released its traffic figures this week for June 2026 and presented an update on its first-half 2026 financial performance&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “The Cathay Group continued our growth momentum in June, although jet fuel prices remained elevated. Cathay Pacific and HK Express carried a combined total of more than 3.1 million passengers, while Cathay Cargo carried around 145,000 tonnes of cargo, both representing an increase of 9% year on year.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Meanwhile, we continue to enhance connectivity for our customers, with HK Express having recently launched direct daily flights to Wuxi, further expanding the Group’s network in the Chinese Mainland.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Cathay Pacific</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Pacific carried 12% more passengers in June 2026 compared with June 2025, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 6%. In the first six months of 2026, the number of passengers carried increased by 17% compared with the same period for 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lau said: “The start of June has historically been a softer period for passenger travel demand, but this year load factors remained elevated, amplified by increased traffic through Hong Kong due to the Middle East situation. This was further supported by the mid-month Dragon Boat Festival long weekend, which drove healthy outbound demand from Hong Kong to various short-haul destinations, followed by inbound student traffic from long-haul markets in the latter half of the month. Demand in our premium cabins also remained robust, driven by strong corporate and premium leisure travel.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The outlook for the summer peak remains encouraging, particularly across our long-haul network. Meanwhile, demand from Hong Kong to short-haul destinations continues to be robust, with the Chinese Mainland and other destinations in Northeast Asia being particularly popular.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Cathay Cargo</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Cargo carried 9% more cargo in June 2026 than in June 2025, while Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 1%. In the first six months of 2026, the total tonnage increased by 9% compared with the same period for 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Cargo tonnage recorded a solid year-on-year increase in June. During the month, we saw strong cargo flows from the Chinese Mainland into Southeast Asia alongside steady demand within Southeast Asia. Shipments into the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong remained resilient. At the same time, our specialist solutions continued to perform well, with semiconductor and pharmaceutical shipments supporting growth in Cathay Expert and Cathay Pharma respectively. Cathay Priority also saw strong demand into Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and the Americas, reflecting shippers’ need for time-definite solutions to replenish inventory.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>HK Express</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HK Express carried more than 560,000 passengers in June 2026, a decrease of 4% year on year, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) decreased by 7%. In the first six months of 2026, the number of passengers carried increased by 10% compared with the same period for 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lau said: “As with previous years, June is typically a period of softer travel demand for HK Express. That said, a few regions sustained solid performance during the month, with the Chinese Mainland, the Philippines and Thailand all recording passenger load factors above 85% — a double-digit percentage point increase compared with June the previous year. HK Express saw a reduction in year-on-year capacity in June 2026 due to the consolidation of a small number of flights to mitigate part of its increased fuel costs, as was announced in April 2026. Turning to the summer travel peak, bookings for July are ahead of last year.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>First-half 2026 financial performance</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The group is expected to record a consolidated profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD6.0 to HKD6.5 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (First-Half 2026), which includes a gain on deemed partial disposal of associates of approximately HKD1.4 billion arising from the dilution of the group’s equity interest in Air China Limited, as disclosed in the company’s May 2026 Traffic Figures announcement dated 23 June 2026. This compares with a profit attributable to shareholders of around HKD3.7 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The group’s first-half 2026 results were also positively impacted by continued solid demand for Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo, improved performance from HK Express, and stronger contributions from associates.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: Cathay Pacific)</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, 22 July 2026: HK Express Airways launched daily flights between Hong Kong and Wuxi in Jiangsu Province, mainland China, on 17 July.&#160; The two-hour 30-minute flight to Wuxi Shuofang Airport (WUX) marks the airline’s sixth destination in the Chinese Mainland, further strengthening the route network across the Yangtze River Delta between Hong Kong [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HONG KONG, 22 July 2026: HK Express Airways launched daily flights between Hong Kong and Wuxi in Jiangsu Province, mainland China, on 17 July.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The two-hour 30-minute flight to Wuxi Shuofang Airport (WUX) marks the airline’s sixth destination in the Chinese Mainland, further strengthening the route network across the Yangtze River Delta between Hong Kong and the region’s core city clusters.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Flights from Hong Kong to Wuxi depart in the afternoon with the return flight from Wuxi departing at night, offering travellers the convenience of connecting through Hong Kong to other destinations,” said HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao. “Through our codeshare partnership with Cathay Pacific, we are enabling passengers from Wuxi and southern Jiangsu province to connect seamlessly via Hong Kong to a wide range of destinations across Asia and around the world. Playing an important role in the Cathay Group’s dual-brand strategy, HK Express will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s strength as an international aviation hub, further enhancing connectivity between the Chinese Mainland.”&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Flight schedule</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>UO214 </strong>departs Hong Kong (HKG) at 1615 and arrives in Wuxi (WUX) at 1845. Daily.<br><strong>UO215 </strong>departs WUXI (WUX) at 1945 and arrives in Hong Kong (HKG) at 22.20. Daily.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">An A320 with 180 seats serves the route.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: HK Express)</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, 16 July 2026: Cathay Pacific is extending its coverage in Latin America with the addition of new codeshare flights to Fortaleza and Recife in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic via Madrid through its oneworld alliance partner, Iberia.  These new codeshare flights will bring Argentina and the [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HONG KONG, 16 July 2026: Cathay Pacific is extending its coverage in Latin America with the addition of new codeshare flights to Fortaleza and Recife in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic via Madrid through its oneworld alliance partner, Iberia. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These new codeshare flights will bring Argentina and the Dominican Republic into Cathay’s codeshare network for the first time while strengthening connectivity between Hong Kong and the emerging Belt and Road region of Latin America.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Pacific currently serves six destinations across four countries in Latin America — Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in Brazil, Mexico City and Guadalajara in Mexico, Lima in Peru and Santiago in Chile — through codeshare partnerships via gateways in Europe, North America and Oceania.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Cathay Group currently flies to 33 destinations in Belt and Road participating countries with close to 600 flights per week, with additional destinations served through codeshare agreements.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To support these new codeshare services, starting 25 October 2026, Cathay Pacific will be adding three more flights per week on its non-stop Hong Kong-Madrid route, bringing the service to a daily frequency.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “We are delighted to welcome these new destinations in Latin America to our codeshare network. Furthermore, by increasing our Madrid service to daily, we are reinforcing our position as the only airline offering non-stop connectivity between Hong Kong and Spain. These enhancements underscore our commitment to strengthening connectivity between Asia and markets around the world, offering passengers greater choice and convenience, and enhancing Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s leading international aviation hubs.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong-Madrid flights will operate on a staggered schedule, with the three additional flights on Monday, Thursday and Saturday providing customers with the option of a late-night departure out of Europe.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Flight schedules are as follows (all times local, subject to change and regulatory approval):</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The airline’s Madrid route, first launched in 2016 with four flights per week, has become an important link between Asia and Spain for both business and leisure travellers. Cathay Pacific also operates a summer seasonal service to Barcelona with four flights per week.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: Cathay Pacific)</em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, SAR, 8 July 2026: Hong Kong successfully hosted the 108th Lions International Convention 2026 from 3 to 7 July at AsiaWorld-Expo, with support from the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Hong Kong previously hosted the mega convention in 1992 and 2005, and this time around, the venue attracted 17,000 delegates from around the world.&#160; [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HONG KONG, SAR, 8 July 2026: Hong Kong successfully hosted the 108<sup>th</sup> Lions International Convention 2026 from 3 to 7 July at AsiaWorld-Expo, with support from the Hong Kong Tourism Board.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hong Kong previously hosted the mega convention in 1992 and 2005, and this time around, the venue attracted 17,000 delegates from around the world.&nbsp;</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hong Kong has thus become one of the very few cities among more than 200 Lions member countries and regions worldwide to have secured hosting rights three times. This underscores Hong Kong’s status and appeal as the Events Capital of Asia and theWorld’s Meeting Place.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The opening ceremony attracted more than 10,000 representatives from Lions Clubs worldwide.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam said: “HKTB is delighted to partner with the Lions Clubs International District 303 Hong Kong and Macao, China, to bring this Convention to Hong Kong for the third time. Its return affirms Hong Kong’s position as the World’s Meeting Place and a top-of-mind destination for MICE tourism. It also showcases Hong Kong’s integrated strengths in world-class MICE infrastructure, global aviation connectivity, diverse and distinctive tourism offerings, and quality hospitality services. These are the key factors in attracting international MICE events and encouraging business travellers to return time and again. We extend our warmest welcome to Lions from around the world and, together with our industry partners, have curated exclusive itineraries and experiences to encourage delegates to stay longer and discover the unique appeal found only in Hong Kong.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To celebrate the convention’s return to Hong Kong and promote traditional Chinese culture, the organiser attempted to set a world record by having thousands of international Lions practise Tai Chi simultaneously. The activity aims to promote exercise for all and deepen participants’ understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals, creating a meaningful finale to the convention.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As a supporting organisation for the 108th Lions International Convention, HKTB partnered with the local travel trade and major attractions to curate a series of exclusive tourism itineraries and offerings for convention delegates. These include transport offers, attraction tickets and shopping mall discounts, gift redemptions, and theme park deals to encourage delegates to stay in Hong Kong after the convention and explore more of the city’s diverse culture, cuisine, and unique tourism appeal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: HKTB)</em></p>
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		<title>Asia’s 50 Best Bars declares 2026 winner</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HONG KONG, 29 June 2026: Shelley Tai, founder of Mius in Hong Kong, has won the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2026. Voted exclusively by bartenders from venues ranked on the 2026 list, the accolade is the only peer-judged award in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars programme. The award forms part of a series of special [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">HONG KONG, 29 June 2026: Shelley Tai, founder of Mius in Hong Kong, has won the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2026. Voted exclusively by bartenders from venues ranked on the 2026 list, the accolade is the only peer-judged award in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars programme.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The award forms part of a series of special accolades announced ahead of the live awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, sponsored by Perrier, which will take place at Wynn Palace, Macau, on 28 July.&nbsp;</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This prestigious award recognises an individual who has made a significant positive impact on the bar industry, celebrating outstanding hospitality, industry leadership, and contributions to the cocktail community.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For Shelley Tai, the accolade represents the latest milestone in a career that began almost by chance at 20, when she “just needed a job and bartending looked really fun and cool”. Honing her craft at acclaimed venues like FINDS and Quinary, she was named Diageo World Class Competition 2019 HK &amp; Macau Bartender of the Year — a defining achievement that laid the foundation for her subsequent success as Operations Director of Singapore’s Nutmeg &amp; Clove, voted No.24 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 and No.50 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After five years in Singapore, she returned home to Hong Kong to launch her own independent project, Mius, a neighbourhood cocktail bar rooted in her philosophy of “simple things, done well”. The menu showcases reimagined classics, refined house signatures, and one of Hong Kong’s most thoughtfully curated grower champagne selections, underscoring Tai’s commitment to craftsmanship over spectacle. Standouts include a Highball served ice-free to preserve clarity and texture, a bright Garibaldi refined with house techniques, and the Dirty Margarita – a subtle, savoury interpretation featuring tequila, fennel pollen, olive, gentian and lime. Each drink is stripped back to its essential elements, demonstrating her belief that restraint can be as powerful as innovation.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Since opening, Mius has quickly earned recognition within Hong Kong’s bar community for its restrained elegance and hospitality-first ethos. Every detail from service flow to staff training reflects Tai’s belief that genuine care and technical precision must go hand in hand.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Beyond her own bar, Tai is recognised for her advocacy and mentorship within the regional bartending community. Her cross-market experience in Hong Kong and Singapore, combined with her calm, disciplined leadership style, has positioned her as a role model for a new generation of hospitality professionals.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mius Founder Shelley Tai commented: “I’m truly honoured to receive this recognition, especially among a community of experienced bartenders whose craft I deeply respect. I’m also grateful for the Mius team I get to work with every day. Their support, talent and dedication make this kind of moment possible. I hope I can be a role model in return, and inspire others in our community the way so many of you have inspired me.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Asia’s 50 Best Bars Director of Content &amp; Creative Emma Sleight noted: “Shelley represents a new wave of hospitality leadership in Asia &#8211; grounded in humility, precision and an unwavering commitment to craft. Through Mius and her broader career across Hong Kong and Singapore, she has demonstrated how neighbourhood bars can shape culture just as powerfully as large-scale institutions. It is fitting that her peers have recognised her contribution with this year’s Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, sponsored by Perrier, will culminate in a live awards ceremony revealing the region’s 50 best bars and The Best Bar in Asia 2026. This year’s event programme includes the Bartenders’ Feast, showcasing Macau’s diverse F&amp;B scene and Meet the Bartenders, an exclusive media roundtable session. The countdown to Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 will also be broadcast live globally on the 50 Best YouTube channel.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Source: Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026)</em></p>



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