Cathay continues to make important investments to drive its long-term growth, elevate the experience for customers and enhance connectivity at its home hub, Hong Kong.
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Cathay Group Chair Guy Bradley said: “We have already committed around HK$150 billion in investments into our fleet, cabin and lounge products, and digital innovation. This investment reflects our commitment to growing our business for the long term, contributing to the development of the Hong Kong international aviation hub and thereby leading to even greater opportunities for Cathay and Hong Kong as a whole.
“Looking ahead in the next 10 years, we target to have 150 new aircraft join our fleet, and a network serving 150 destinations, if the market conditions are favourable. These aircraft would provide more capacity to support our growth plans and help build connectivity at our home hub.”
In addition to retrofitting more of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with its award-winning Aria Suite, new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy cabins, Cathay Pacific will introduce its all-new Aria Studio Business class and a new Economy cabin onboard its regional Airbus A330 aircraft by the end of this year.
On the ground, having reopened its flagship Hong Kong lounge The Wing, First earlier this year, Cathay Pacific will open its first ever lounge in New York when it moves into the newly redeveloped Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, which is currently scheduled to open later this year. Customers can also look forward to a redesigned lounge experience at The Wing, Business in Hong Kong and the Cathay Pacific Lounge in Tokyo Narita in 2027.
Meanwhile, Cathay Cargo continues to strengthen its freighter fleet to support its growth plans. This has included increasing its Airbus A350F freighter order to 8 aircraft, and signing a lease agreement for an A330P2F converted freighter for Air Hong Kong that will primarily operate freighter services for Cathay Cargo.