Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2026-01-21 15:21Group 1 - Cathay Group announced that its two airlines, Cathay Pacific and HK Express, will carry over 36 million passengers in 2025, representing a 27% year-on-year increase [1][3] - On December 27, 2025, the combined passenger count of Cathay Pacific and HK Express exceeded 125,000, setting a new single-day record for the group [3] - Just days later, on January 3, 2026, the airlines surpassed 126,000 passengers in a single day, marking another new high [3] Group 2 - In December of the previous year, Cathay Pacific's passenger volume increased by 22% to approximately 2.74 million, while HK Express saw a 24% rise to 782,000 passengers [3] - For the entire previous year, Cathay Pacific's passenger volume grew by about 27% to 28.87 million, and HK Express's volume increased by 30% to 7.91 million [3] - In terms of cargo, Cathay's cargo volume in December increased by 6% to 152,000 tons, and the total cargo volume for 2025 is projected to grow by 9.4% to approximately 1.677 million tons [3] Group 3 - Cathay's Customer and Business President, Ronald Lam, stated that the group will hold a series of events to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2026, aiming to enhance service experience and reinforce Hong Kong's status as a leading international aviation hub [3]