CATHAY PAC AIR (00293) announced that its passenger traffic for April 2026 increased by 17% compared to the same month in 2025. The available seat kilometers also saw a year-on-year growth of 15%. For the first four months of 2026, passenger volume rose by 19% compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
The airline's cargo division, Cathay Cargo, reported an 8% increase in cargo tonnage for April 2026 versus April 2025. Available cargo tonne kilometers grew by 7% year-on-year. Over the January to April period in 2026, cargo volume increased by 8% compared to the same timeframe last year.
Additionally, Hong Kong Express carried nearly 730,000 passengers in April 2026, representing a 5% increase from April 2025. Its available seat kilometers rose by 7%. For the first four months of 2026, Hong Kong Express's passenger traffic was up 14% compared to the same period in 2025.