Bangladesh, June 25 -- The group said the growth came despite continued pressure from high jet fuel prices, as both its passenger and cargo businesses maintained momentum through the month.

The carrier is also expanding its global network. Cathay Pacific recently announced plans to launch direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan, in the first quarter of 2027, marking its first destination in Central Asia. HK Express will begin daily direct flights to Wuxi, China, in July.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific carried 17% more passengers in May compared to the same month last year, while Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) rose by 10%. For the first five months of 2026, passenger numbers climbed 19% year-on-year.

The airline attributed the strong pe...