Cathay Pacific, HK Express Passenger Counts Rise Despite Impact of Mideast War

Cathay Pacific, HK Express passenger counts rise despite impact of Mideast war

Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.

Cathay Pacific, HK Express cut flights amid fuel price surge

Cathay Pacific and its budget subsidiary HK Express are scaling back flights from mid-May through June 2026, citing mounting pressure from soaring fuel costs tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The flight reductions were reported by Hong Kong Free Press. Cathay Pacific said it will cancel around 2% of its flights between May 16 to June 30, 2026, with most cuts affecting regional routes. A smaller number of services to Australia, Sou…