For 76 years and counting, we’ve connected our customers to meaningful people, places and experiences. We do it by being thoughtful, progressive and bringing our can-do spirit to everything we do. Here’s just a peek at how we move beyond the expected – and the people who make it possible.
Above and beyond
Our can-do spirit allows us to move beyond: to do whatever it takes to bring people together and provide outstanding service.
Returning to the skies
From extensive deep cleaning to intense maintenance and inspections, here’s how we’re going above and beyond to ensure your safety as our aircraft return to the skies.
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What it takes to prepare an A350-900 for its delivery flight
Read moreDiscover the checks, tests and inspections behind taking delivery of a brand-new Cathay Pacific aircraft.
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How a very important panda flies
Read moreHow does such a unique VIP travel? Discover how we safely transported Gao Gao from Los Angeles to Chengdu.
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How CX takes care of unaccompanied minors
Read moreEverything you need to know about children flying solo – from paperwork and security escorts to priority disembarkation.
Our people
From pilots and cabin crew, to engineers, ground staff and everyone in Cathay City: our people lie at the heart of what we do. Explore their passion, their dedication and their expertise.
Experience the life of a cabin crew
Our cabin crew ensures that every flight is as safe and comfortable as can be. Here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how they keep things running smoothly before, during and after your flight.
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A pilot explains the art of the go-around
Read moreWhat is a go-around? And why might you experience one during your flight? Here’s what you need to know.
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Taming the typhoon: How Cathay Pacific dealt with Hato
Read moreExperience a dramatic 24 hours inside Cathay Pacific’s airport operations centre as the team prepared to land aircraft safely in Storm Hato.
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Pilot Christina Ho soars through the glass ceiling
Read moreThe Second Officer explains her hopes to inspire a new generation of female pilots.
COVID-19 stories
How does an airline survive a global pandemic? Discover the ways we adapted to keep our customers flying safely – and the heroes who made it all possible.
Preparing for take-off
When COVID-19 brought the world to a halt, we had to find a way to store our aircraft safely to keep them protected. Discover where and how we kept our precious cargo stored while grounded.
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Getting fly ready in a pandemic
Read moreHow a determination to help customers led to the creation of Cathay’s Fly Ready portal.
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Proud to be flying
Read moreIn the face of adversity, our people stepped up to keep Hong Kong safe. Here, one pilot tells his story.
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Parking and reactivation: How we stored aircraft during the pandemic
Read moreDiscover how we managed to protect more than 70 of our most valuable assets during the global pandemic.
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Diary of a Closed Loop
Read moreOne pilot reveals what life was like in the Closed Loop system: a contained bubble for Cathay’s pilots and flight attendants.