On September 23, 2025, The Cathay Group announced positive traffic figures for August, reporting an average of over 110,000 daily passengers, a 30% increase from August 2024. Cathay Pacific plans to launch flights to Seattle in March 2026 and expand services to Riyadh and Dallas-Fort Worth. Cargo operations also saw a 13% rise in tonnage. HK Express reported a 36% increase in passengers, though demand for Japan routes lagged behind 2024 levels. The company anticipates a rebound in demand during upcoming holidays despite September’s typically quieter travel period.

Source: https://www.freightweek.org/index.php/en/latest-news/9480-cathay-group-releases-traffic-figures-for-august-2025