Cathay Pacific apologises after passenger alleges discrimination
The airline has fired three flight attendants involved after an internal investigation, CEO Ronald Lam said.
Wed May 24 2023
Cathay plans world's longest passenger flight, avoids Russian airspace
Many airlines have cancelled routes to Russian cities or are avoiding its airspace over Moscow's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Cathay Pacific sacks two aircrew for breaching COVID-19 rules
Cathay investigation into the cases had indicated a serious breach of protocols by some of those individuals.
Sun Jan 02 2022
COVID vaccine arrives in Penang
A total of 16,000 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Penang International Airport (LTAPP) at 5.35pm today, via a special Cathay Pacific Cargo flight CX079.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Cathay Pacific expands cold storage as COVID-19 vaccine roll-out begins
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd is expanding its cold storage facilities at its cargo terminal to allow it to temporarily hold more than 8.6 million vaccine doses a day.
Fri Dec 18 2020
Hong Kong, Singapore bubble delay highlights hurdles to travel recovery
A delay to Asia's first travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore has hit the shares of their flag carriers and highlighted the challenges facing the global travel industry.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Hong Kong-Singapore 'travel bubble' to launch on November 22
The daily flights will be operated by Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Wed Nov 11 2020
Cathay Pacific's permanent pilot pay cuts 'draconian' and 'short-sighted' - union
The carrier on Wednesday announced plans to cut 5,900 jobs to help it weather the pandemic, including nearly all of the positions at its regional airline Cathay Dragon, which it has shut down.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Cathay Pacific to slash workforce, end Cathay Dragon brand due to pandemic
Overall, it will cut 8,500 positions, or 24% of its normal headcount, but that includes 2,600 roles currently unfilled due to cost reduction initiatives.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Hong Kong budget carrier joins 'flights to nowhere' trend
A preview flight carrying around 110 passengers took off on Thursday afternoon, circled Hong Kong and returned 90 minutes later.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Cathay Pacific to close U.S. cabin crew bases, laying off 286 staff
The carrier has grounded most of its planes because of the fall in demand.
Fri Apr 17 2020
Loss-making Cathay Pacific makes biggest job cuts in 20 years
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Monday it was cutting 600 jobs, its biggest headcount reduction in almost two decades.
Mon May 22 2017
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific to cut jobs as part of review
Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will cut jobs and consider shifting some flights to its short-haul arm after completing the biggest review of its business in two decades.
Wed Jan 18 2017
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific bans shark fins
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it will ban carrying shark fins and products on all its flights.
Wed Jun 22 2016
'Rollercoaster' turbulence injures passengers on Cathay flight
Several passengers and crew members were injured when a Cathay Pacific jumbo jet hit turbulence over northern Japan.
Wed Feb 19 2014
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024