Cai Jing Wang·2026-01-22 03:19Group 1: Passenger and Cargo Operations - In December 2025, Cathay Pacific and HK Express combined carried over 125,000 passengers, setting a new single-day record for the group [1] - For the entire year of 2025, the two airlines collectively transported over 36 million passengers, representing a year-on-year increase of 27%, with available seat kilometers rising by over 25% [1] - Cathay Pacific's passenger volume in December 2025 increased by 22% year-on-year, while the annual growth was also 27%; HK Express saw a December passenger volume of over 780,000, up 24% year-on-year, and a 30% increase for the year [1] - December 2025 inbound passenger flow was primarily from North America, Oceania, and the UK, with outbound popular destinations including Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and mainland China [1] - Cargo operations saw Cathay Cargo's December 2025 cargo volume increase by 6% year-on-year, with available cargo ton kilometers up by 8%; for the full year, cargo volume exceeded 1.6 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of over 9% [1] - December 2025 cargo volume decreased by 3% compared to November, with growth in the transportation of seasonal agricultural products from the Americas and fresh goods from Oceania, while demand for special cargo in Northeast Asia remained stable [1] Group 2: Awards and Future Plans - Airline Ratings ranked Cathay Pacific among the top two safest traditional full-service airlines globally for 2026, while HK Express was recognized as the safest low-cost airline for two consecutive years [2] - Cathay Group plans to hold activities celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026, and HK Express aims to continue expanding its route network [2]