Cathay Pacific's annual profit rises 1% on higher passenger volumes
- Cathay Pacific Airways reported a 1% rise in group net profit to HK$9.89 billion for the year ended December 31, exceeding estimates of HK$8.49 billion.
- The airline's revenue increased by 10.5% to HK$104.37 billion, aligning with a Visible Alpha consensus of HK$104.74 billion.
- The company reached 100% of its pre-pandemic flights from January 2025, according to Healy.
- The profit growth was supported by stronger cargo demand and increased passenger numbers, despite falling airfares due to competition.
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Cathay Pacific says profit edged up in 2024
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that its attributable profit rose slightly in 2024 to US$1.27 billion, after announcing earlier this year that its flights were finally back to pre-pandemic levels.The city’s aviation sector was hit hard by Covid-era policies, which imposed strict rules on travellers that kept it internationally isolated before they were lifted in late 2022.Cathay Pacific. Photo: GovHK. Chair Patrick Healy said …
Cathay Pacific says profits edged up in 2024
Hong Kong, China — Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that its attributable profit rose slightly in 2024 to US$1.27 billion, after announcing earlier this year that its flights were finally back to pre-pandemic levels. The city’s aviation sector was hit hard by Covid-era policies, which imposed strict rules on travellers that kept
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