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Cathay Pacific Attempts to Acquire Low-Cost Carrier

March 7, 2019 Will Lee

In response to the rumors of Cathay Pacific buying a stake in Hong Kong Express, the airline revealed the potential takeover bid for the low-cost carrier. The airline is “in active discussion about an acquisition

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Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000

September 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Cathay Pacific launched its longest route to date on Saturday to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The flight was a major milestone for both the airline and airport, as Cathay inaugurated its first long-haul

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Aviation History Preserved: World’s First Boeing 777 Arrives at Pima Air and Space Museum

September 18, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Arizona is a popular destination for retirees due to its consistent hot temperatures and idyllic, picturesque scenery. However, the latest retiree to change its residency to Arizona wouldn’t be a 65-year old senior citizen, but

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Qantas Announces Newest Destination for Its Dreamliners

July 26, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced that the newest destination for its newest airplane, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will be Hong Kong. Already flying the aircraft on some of the airline’s longest routes including the

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Cathay Pacific Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A350-1000

June 19, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Cathay Pacific took delivery this morning of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France. The Hong Kong-based airline is just the second airline to receive the new fuel-efficient airliner,

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Oasis Hong Kong

April 19, 2018 Ian McMurtry

Despite the increasing demand of flights to Asia and the overall positive view on new low-cost carriers appearing in the Asian market, Hong Kong was one city that on the outside of that trend, as

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Cathay Pacific Racks Up First Back-To-Back Loss In 71 Years

March 14, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific announced a loss of $1.45 billion HKD ($185 million USD), nearly triple the $525 million HKD ($66.9 million USD) loss reported a year ago. This loss signifies the airline’s first back-to-back

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Cathay Pacific Adds Second South African Destination

February 24, 2018 Albert Kuan

Starting November 2018, Cathay Pacific will launch seasonal non-stop service to Cape Town, South Africa (CPT) from Hong Kong. The new flight will be flown by Cathay Pacific’s new Airbus A350-1000 three times a week,

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Part Two: Fuel Hedging in the Airline Industry

September 18, 2017 Hemal Gosai

While the previous post served as an introduction to the various types of fuel hedging methods, this post will focus on several real world examples of fuel hedging done right and wrong throughout the airline

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American Gets Closer to China Southern, Questions Regarding Cathay Pacific Partnership Remain

August 13, 2017 Joe Pesek

On Friday, China Southern completed its share issuance to American Airlines, allowing the Dallas-based carrier to take on a 2.68 percent stake in the Chinese airline. The move follows a continued path of global airlines

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Cathay Pacific Announces Layoffs in Hong Kong Following First Financial Loss in Eight Years

May 22, 2017 Joe Pesek

Hong Kong’s largest airline, Cathay Pacific, has announced the elimination of 600 jobs at the company in an effort to battle strong competition in the region and its first financial loss in eight years. While

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Cathay Pacific Boosts Manchester Connectivity with Daily Flights

April 8, 2017 James Field

Hong-Kong based carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has announced a boost in connectivity on flights to Manchester. As of Dec. 1, 2017, the carrier will be operating services on a daily basis with their Airbus A350-900

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From Coach to First: My Peculiar Journey Across the Pacific

March 13, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Nowadays if you want to hop on a flight across the Pacific, you’re left to decide between countless numbers of varying options. Some of the world’s top airlines operate nonstop flights from the United States

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Cathay Pacific Boosts Frequencies in Three Continents

March 11, 2017 James Field

Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific has announced an expansion of frequencies on existing routes across three different continents in their network. These flights will be operated by the carrier’s new Airbus A350 aircraft that they

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Cathay Pacific to Increase UK Frequencies in 2017

December 13, 2016 James Field

Hong-kong based Cathay Pacific has announced that they will add additional frequencies to London-Heathrow, London-Gatwick, and Manchester. This news follows a successful growth period between UK airports and Hong Kong. Currently the carrier operates four times

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Cathay Pacific Announces Rebranding of Dragonair

January 28, 2016 James Dinsdale

Hong-Kong based Cathay Pacific has unveiled that Dragonair will soon be rebranded as Cathay Dragon, leading into “a new era of opportunity and growth.” The rebranding of the low-cost subsidy is aimed at capitalizing on

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Cathay Pacific Unveils A New Livery

November 1, 2015 Ashley Magoon

On November 1, 2015, Cathay Pacific unveiled a refreshed livery that will eventually appear on their entire fleet, both present and future. Initially revealed on a Boeing 777-300ER, the new design will begin to appear

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Cathay Pacific Becomes Asia’s Largest Operator of the 777-300ER

September 29, 2015 James Dinsdale

On September 28th, Hong Kong-based airline, Cathay Pacific, received its 53rd and final 777-300ER from Boeing, making them the largest operator of the widebody aircraft in Asia. The aircraft, registered as B-HNR, arrived at its new base

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Another Great Year at Paine Field Aviation Day

May 20, 2015 Ryan Krautkremer

Young people in aviation is a problem that is more prevalent than ever. The topic of young adults in aviation is something I dove into in an article I wrote previously. Fortunately, events like Aviation

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Cathay Pacific Attempts to Acquire Low-Cost Carrier

Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000

Aviation History Preserved: World’s First Boeing 777 Arrives at Pima Air and Space Museum

Qantas Announces Newest Destination for Its Dreamliners

Cathay Pacific Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A350-1000

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Oasis Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific Racks Up First Back-To-Back Loss In 71 Years

Cathay Pacific Adds Second South African Destination

Part Two: Fuel Hedging in the Airline Industry

American Gets Closer to China Southern, Questions Regarding Cathay Pacific Partnership Remain

Cathay Pacific Announces Layoffs in Hong Kong Following First Financial Loss in Eight Years

Cathay Pacific Boosts Manchester Connectivity with Daily Flights

From Coach to First: My Peculiar Journey Across the Pacific

Cathay Pacific Boosts Frequencies in Three Continents

Cathay Pacific to Increase UK Frequencies in 2017

Cathay Pacific Announces Rebranding of Dragonair

Cathay Pacific Unveils A New Livery

Cathay Pacific Becomes Asia’s Largest Operator of the 777-300ER

Another Great Year at Paine Field Aviation Day

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