The Cathay Group today released its traffic figures for March 2025.

**Highlights:
**Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau noted the group’s progress, aiming to surpass 100 passenger destinations. Cathay Pacific resumed services to Hyderabad, while new routes to Dallas and Urumqi will be launched soon, alongside HK Express flights to Nha Trang, Ishigaki, and Komatsu.

Lau stated:

“While March marked a quieter month for our travel business, our cargo business saw strong growth momentum as we entered the first traditional cargo peak of the year. However, trade tariff developments pose uncertainties that could disrupt our cargo operations.”

Cathay Pacific’s March Performance:

• A 19.8% increase in passenger numbers compared to March 2024.
• A 25.5% rise in Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs).
• In Q1 2025, passenger numbers rose by 23.4% year-on-year.

Lau also mentioned the demand for premium cabins, driven by events like the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, while sports tourism boosted results due to the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

Cargo Operations: Cathay Cargo reported a 10.6% increase in March cargo volume compared to the prior year, with AFTKs growing by 8.5%. The demand is expected to fluctuate due to tariff issues.

HK Express Update: The low-cost carrier carried over 610,000 passengers in March, up 25.4% year-on-year, and plans to continue expanding its network.

Lau concluded, “We’re excited about the upcoming holiday demand and future expansions.”