Group 1 - The core announcement is that Mr. He Yili will retire from Swire Group and resign as Executive Director, effective May 13, 2026 [1] - Mr. He will also step down as Executive Director and Chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited after the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 13, 2026 [1] - Additionally, he will resign from his positions as Director and Chairman of Swire Coca-Cola Limited and Hong Kong Swire Group Limited, effective on the same date [1] Group 2 - Mr. Whiteley will succeed Mr. He as Chairman of Cathay Pacific and Swire Coca-Cola Limited on the same date [1]

Core Insights - Cathay Pacific Group reported significant growth in passenger and cargo traffic for November 2025, with passenger numbers increasing by 26% year-on-year and cargo volume rising by 10% [1] Passenger Traffic - Cathay Pacific's passenger capacity, measured in available seat kilometers, increased by 22% year-on-year [1] - For the first eleven months of 2025, passenger traffic rose by 27% compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - Hong Kong Express also saw a 27% increase in passenger numbers and an 18% rise in available seat kilometers year-on-year [1] Cargo Traffic - Cathay Pacific's cargo volume for November 2025 increased by 10% year-on-year, with available cargo ton kilometers rising by 7% [1] - For the first eleven months of 2025, cargo volume also grew by 10% compared to the previous year [1] Network Expansion - The group expanded its global route network in November, launching daily services to Changsha and a seasonal route to Adelaide [1] - In 2025, the group plans to add 20 new passenger destinations, bringing the total to 103 worldwide [1] Operational Performance - The passenger load factor reached 87% in November, marking a two-year monthly high, despite the absence of long holidays in Hong Kong [1] - Strong demand on Northeast Asia routes was driven by markets in Hong Kong, Europe, and Southeast Asia [1] Cargo Demand - The demand for cargo services remains stable, particularly for exports from Hong Kong and mainland China, with growth noted in Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa [1] - There is an increased demand for specialized cargo transport solutions, with expectations for continued strong demand in the air cargo sector through December [1]

Core Viewpoint - Cathay Pacific Group reported significant growth in passenger and cargo traffic for November 2025, indicating a strong recovery and expansion in operations [1] Passenger Traffic - Cathay Pacific's passenger volume in November increased by 26% year-on-year, with available seat kilometers rising by 22% [1] - For the first eleven months of 2025, passenger volume rose by 27% compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - The load factor reached 87%, marking a two-year monthly high, despite the absence of long holidays in Hong Kong [1] Cargo Traffic - Cathay Pacific's cargo volume in November saw a year-on-year increase of 10%, with available cargo ton kilometers up by 7% [1] - For the first eleven months of 2025, cargo volume also increased by 10% compared to the previous year [1] Network Expansion - The group continued to expand its global route network, launching daily services to Changsha and a seasonal route to Adelaide in November [1] - In 2025, the group plans to add 20 new passenger destinations, bringing the total to 103 worldwide [1] Market Demand - Strong demand for Northeast Asia routes was driven by markets in Hong Kong, Europe, and Southeast Asia [1] - The seasonal flights to Adelaide and Christchurch were well-received, benefiting from robust transfer passenger traffic [1] - Stable export demand from Hong Kong and mainland China, along with growth in Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa routes, was noted in the cargo business [1]

Group 1 - Airline stocks experienced significant declines, with China Southern Airlines down 2.49% to HKD 5.49, China Eastern Airlines down 2.51% to HKD 5.04, Air China down 2.75% to HKD 6.73, and Cathay Pacific down 1.01% to HKD 12.75 [1] - Approximately 2,195 round-trip flights between China and Japan have been canceled for January, resulting in an overall cancellation rate of 40.4%, with 46 routes completely canceled in the next two weeks [1] - The peak of ticket refunds is expected to continue until the end of December, indicating ongoing challenges for the airline industry [1] Group 2 - According to a report from Cathay Securities, domestic oil ticket prices in December showed a year-on-year decline, while month-on-month trends remained normal, suggesting improvements in revenue management for 2024 [1] - The pre-sale trends for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays are positive, with expectations of significant reductions in losses for Q4 2025 and a potential turnaround for the full year [1] - Post-New Year, business travel is anticipated to remain active, with airlines maintaining an optimistic outlook, although the impact of the 2026 Spring Festival holiday is expected to be weaker [1]

Group 1 - The aviation stocks experienced significant declines, with China National Aviation (00753) down 2.75% to HKD 6.73, Eastern Airlines (00670) down 2.51% to HKD 5.04, Southern Airlines (01055) down 2.49% to HKD 5.49, and Cathay Pacific (00293) down 1.01% to HKD 12.75 [1] - Approximately 2,195 round-trip flights between China and Japan have been canceled for January, resulting in an overall cancellation rate of 40.4%, with 46 routes completely canceled in the next two weeks [1] - The peak of ticket refunds is expected to continue until the end of December, indicating ongoing challenges for the aviation sector [1] Group 2 - According to a report from Cathay Securities, domestic oil-inclusive ticket prices in December have turned negative year-on-year, while month-on-month trends remain normal seasonally [1] - The positive pre-sale trends for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays suggest that the industry anticipates a significant reduction in losses by Q4 2025, with expectations of profitability for the full year [1] - Post-New Year, business travel is expected to remain active, and airlines are optimistic about future earnings management, although the impact of the 2026 Spring Festival holiday is anticipated to be weaker [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Hong Kong airline stocks have collectively declined, with China Eastern Airlines dropping nearly 3% and recording three consecutive days of losses, while China Southern Airlines and Air China also experienced declines of over 2% [1] - The cancellation rate for flights between China and Japan is reported to be 40.4%, with approximately 2,195 flights canceled for January, and all scheduled flights on 46 routes between China and Japan being canceled in the next two weeks [1] - Major airlines operating China-Japan routes, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines, have announced related ticket refund and change policies, with expectations of a peak in ticket refunds continuing until the end of December [1] Group 2 - Specific stock performance includes China Eastern Airlines at 5.030 with a decline of 2.71%, Air China at 6.760 with a decline of 2.31%, and China Southern Airlines at 5.510 with a decline of 2.13% [2] - Cathay Pacific is down by 1.16% at 12.730, while Meilan Airport has decreased by 0.28% to 10.770 [2]

Group 1 - Cathay Pacific Group announced that Augustus Tang will step down as Chairman of the Board on May 13, 2026, and retire from Swire Group on May 31, 2026, concluding over 30 years of his career [1] - The board has appointed Rupert Hogg as the new Chairman of Cathay Pacific Group, effective from May 13, 2026 [1] - Rupert Hogg, currently the Chairman of Swire Properties and a director of Cathay Pacific Airways, aims to work closely with the leadership team to enhance the overall performance of Cathay Pacific Group and support Hong Kong's position as a leading international aviation hub [1] Group 2 - Augustus Tang expressed his honor in serving as Chairman of Cathay Pacific Group for the past six years and thanked customers for their continued support [1] - Rupert Hogg has held significant positions in major markets including mainland China, Hong Kong, the United States, Japan, and the Middle East since joining Swire Group in 1987 [1] - Hogg will continue to serve as Chairman of Swire Properties, Swire Group, and Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company alongside his new role at Cathay Pacific Group [1]

下述有关董事局组合的变动将于2026年5月13日举行的公司股东周年大会(2026年股东周年大会)结束时 起生效：贺以礼先生(贺先生)因退休离开太古集团，将退任公司常务董事及董事局主席，现任公司非常 务董事白德利先生(白先生)将调任公司常务董事，并获选为董事局主席，及马天伟先生将获委任为公司 非常务董事。 国泰航空(00293)发布公告，下述有关董事局组合的变动将于2025年12月24日起生效：马崇贤先生(马先 生)已辞任公司非常务董事及董事局副主席，及刘铁祥先生(刘先生)已获委任为公司非常务董事，并获选 为董事局副主席。 ...

智通财经APP讯，国泰航空(00293)发布公告，下述有关董事局组合的变动将于2025年12月24日起生效： 马崇贤先生(马先生)已辞任公司非常务董事及董事局副主席，及刘铁祥先生(刘先生)已获委任为公司非 常务董事，并获选为董事局副主席。 下述有关董事局组合的变动将于2026年5月13日举行的公司股东周年大会(2026年股东周年大会)结束时 起生效：贺以礼先生(贺先生)因退休离开太古集团，将退任公司常务董事及董事局主席，现任公司非常 务董事白德利先生(白先生)将调任公司常务董事，并获选为董事局主席，及马天伟先生将获委任为公司 非常务董事。 ...

格隆汇12月23日丨国泰航空(00293.HK)公告，董事局宣布：(1)下述有关董事局组合的变动将于2025年 12月24日起生效：(a)马崇贤辞任公司非常务董事及董事局副主席，(b)刘铁祥获委任为公司非常务董 事，并获选为董事局副主席。 (2)下述有关董事局组合的变动将于2026年5月13日举行的公司股东周年大会结束时起生效：(a)贺以礼因 退休离开太古集团，将退任公司常务董事及董事局主席，(b)现任公司非常务董事白德利将调任公司常 务董事，并获选为董事局主席，(c)马天伟将获委任为公司非常务董事。 ...