Ren Min Wang·2025-09-24 01:17Core Viewpoint - Cathay Pacific Group reported significant increases in passenger and cargo traffic for August, indicating a strong recovery in travel demand and operational performance [1] Passenger Traffic - Cathay Pacific's passenger volume in August increased by 30% year-on-year, with available seat kilometers rising by 32% [1] - The average daily passenger count exceeded 110,000, reflecting robust leisure travel demand, particularly for short-haul destinations from Hong Kong and mainland China [1] - Hong Kong Express also saw a 36% increase in passenger numbers and a 41% rise in available seat kilometers year-on-year [1] Cargo Traffic - The cargo volume for Cathay Pacific increased by 13% year-on-year, with available cargo ton kilometers up by 15% [1] - Demand for cargo to the Americas remained strong, contributing to the healthy growth in cargo traffic [1] - To meet the growing demand, the company plans to increase cargo capacity, including launching a new weekly cargo route to Madrid starting October 13, 2025 [1] Future Outlook - Despite September being a traditionally quieter travel month, the upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival are expected to boost travel demand [1] - The positive growth momentum in both passenger and cargo segments is anticipated to continue into September [1]