Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Stock Code: 293) issued its January 2026 traffic figures, indicating year-on-year expansion in both passenger and cargo operations. The Cathay Group—comprising Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Cathay Cargo—carried a combined total of approximately 3.30 million passengers, reflecting an increase of about 11.00% compared to January 2025. Cargo volumes exceeded 0.13 million tonnes, marking a year-on-year rise of 5.00%.
Cathay Pacific reported an 11.00% jump in its January 2026 passenger numbers, while its capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, grew 14.00% year on year. The airline also registered a passenger load factor of 84.9%. On 14 February 2026, it recorded a single-day high of 100,747 passengers. Meanwhile, HK Express handled around 0.72 million passengers in January 2026, an increase of 8.00% year on year, with capacity expanding by 12.80%.
In cargo operations, Cathay Cargo saw a 3.00% year-on-year rise in its Available Freight Tonne Kilometres, carrying about 0.14 million tonnes of freight during January 2026. Growth in specialist shipments, such as fresh produce and pharmaceutical products, contributed to its overall performance.
According to official information, the Cathay Group surpassed single-day records across its airline brands in mid-February 2026. The group reports that travel demand remains strong, with the Lunar New Year holidays boosting leisure travel across markets. The group continues to enhance route frequencies and connectivity at the Hong Kong aviation hub, with an expectation for demand recovery in the coming months following the peak holiday period.
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