Core 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]

中新社香港9月23日电 (记者 韩星童)国泰集团23日公布8月客、货运量数据。国泰顾客及商务总裁刘凯 诗表示，8月是传统暑期旅游旺季的后半段，集团客运业务表现理想，单日平均载客量突破11万人次。 图为国泰 刘凯诗表示，8月载货量继续保持同比健康增长。前往美洲地区的货运需求持续稳健，而"国泰—危险品 运送"方案亦录得显著增长，特别是运往大洋洲的锂电池货运量增长突出。(完) 其中，集团旗下国泰航空8月载客量同比上升30%，可用座位公里数按年增加32%。今年首8个月，载客 量较去年同期增加28%。 刘凯诗表示，8月休闲旅游需求持续旺盛，以来自香港及中国内地前往多个短途目的地的表现最为理 想。此外，月底亦适逢留学生出境高峰。尽管9月是旅游淡季，但她相信随着国庆及中秋假期的临近， 出行需求将会回升。 该月，国泰货运载货量同比增加13%，可用货物吨公里数按年增加15%。今年首8个月，载货量较去年 同期增加11%。 航空有限公司的客机资料图。 中新社记者 李志华 摄 ...