Cathay Pacific Experiences 15% Increase in Passenger Traffic Amid Olympic Travel Surge
Remarkable Surge in Passenger Traffic
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has reported a strong 15% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for July, with over 2 million people flying with the carrier. Lavinia Lau Hoi-zee, Cathay's chief customer and commercial officer, illustrated that this robust demand was fueled by travelers heading to Paris for the Olympic Games and an uptick in long-haul flights.
Increased Popularity of Flights
- 2,008,225 passengers in July, marking a significant milestone.
- Strong performance in international flights, especially from students and those visiting family.
- Continued surge in demand for flights to popular destinations in Japan and Southeast Asia.
Strong Cargo Performance
Cathay Pacific also saw healthy cargo performance with:
- Carrying 126,797 tonnes, a 9.6% increase year-on-year.
- Increased shipments of perishable goods especially from Southeast Asia.
- Continuing e-commerce trend supporting cargo volumes.
Future Outlook
Lau expects the robust travel demand to persist into August and a significant boost in September with returning students to the United Kingdom. Cargo demand is also projected to remain strong leading into the year's end.
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