Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has reported a 71 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to HK$6.24 billion (US$802 million) for the first six months of 2026, driven by stronger demand.Cathay Group chairman Guy Bradley, who delivered the interim results for the first time since taking up the role earlier this year, said jet fuel prices had come down from their peak in the second quarter but were increasing again due to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.“We expect the impact of elevated fuel prices will continue for the rest of the year and we remain alert to the changing geopolitical and market situation,” he said.
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WED · 2026-08-05 · 04:37 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0805-99232
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Cathay Pacific posts 71% profit rise to HK$6.24 billion in first half of year
Cathay Pacific Airways reported a 71% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching HK$6.24 billion (US$802 million) for the first six months of 2026. This profit growth was attributed to stronger demand.
Lam Ka-singSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-05 · 04:37 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Cathay Pacific Airways reported a 71% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching HK$6.24 billion (US$802 million) for the first six months of 2026. This profit growth was attributed to stronger demand. Cathay Group chairman Guy Bradley noted that while jet fuel prices decreased from their second-quarter peak, they are now rising again due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Bradley anticipates that elevated fuel prices will persist for the remainder of the year and stated the company remains vigilant regarding the evolving geopolitical and market landscape.
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Cathay Pacific Airways reported a 71% year-on-year rise in net profit to HK$6.24 billion for the first six months of 2026.
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Jet fuel prices increased again due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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The profit rise was driven by stronger demand.
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