Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-22 05:02Group 1: Passenger Operations - Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Express carried approximately 3.2 million passengers in July, marking a record high for the year [1] - In July 2025, passenger volume increased by 24% compared to July 2024, with available seat kilometers rising by 30% [1] - The passenger load factor reached 86% in July, driven by demand from students and family visits in the first half of the month, and leisure travel to South Korea and Southeast Asia in the latter half [1] Group 2: Cargo Operations - Cathay Pacific's cargo volume in July 2025 increased by 11% year-on-year, with available cargo ton kilometers also rising by 11% [1] - The increase in cargo volume reflects strong demand for air freight ahead of tariff adjustments, particularly for perishables and mechanical goods from Southeast Asia to Hong Kong [2] - The "Cathay Fresh" delivery program benefited from seasonal demand for cherries from the United States, maintaining robust performance [2] Group 3: Hong Kong Express Performance - Hong Kong Express carried over 680,000 passengers in July 2025, a 22% increase compared to July 2024, with available seat kilometers increasing by 38% [2] - In the first seven months of 2025, passenger volume for Hong Kong Express rose by 32% compared to the same period in 2024 [2] - The airline continues to expand its route network, launching new routes to Guiyang and Kuala Lumpur in July and early August [2]