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
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024