Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

DARK SECRETS: Cathay pacific | Vintage Vibes

This airline was voted the best in the world at the Oscars of aviation

Only one UK airline made it into the top 20

The Independent UK · Sep 21

World’s best airlines 2026: Singapore Airlines tops list; where do Air India, IndiGo rank?

Singapore Airlines has been named the world’s best airline for 2026 in Skytrax’s World Airline Awards, ahead of Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific. Among Indian carriers, Air India jumped 27 places to 57th globally and topped the India and South Asia ranking, while IndiGo slipped to 61st from 39th last…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

The world's 20 best airlines for 2026 have been announced – with only six in Europe

There were wins for Air France, Turkish Airlines and Vueling in individual categories, but Europe struggled to match the haul of awards picked up by carriers from Asia and the Middle East

Euronews · Sep 18

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Bangkok tops popular destinations for Cathay Pacific flyers

Bangkok has emerged as the most favourite choice in a Cathay Pacific Airways survey, which also placed Shenzhen as the favoured destination for long weekends.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

Dozens of Hong Kong flights cancelled as Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan

Dozens of outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China and Japan originally scheduled for later this week have been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Bavi, with some local carriers offering special arrangements for affected passengers.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals rebound

Asian airlines that benefited from higher fares and passenger numbers on European routes due to the Iran conflict are now facing declining advantages. Gulf carriers have resumed flights, offering lower prices, leading to a gradual erosion of market share gained by airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Cathay Pacific to reduce flight fuel surcharges from July 1

Cathay Pacific Airways is set to reduce its fuel surcharges for most passenger flights starting July 1, following a dip in jet fuel costs. This move comes after a significant increase earlier in the year. The airline will cut surcharges by 14.5% on key international routes, with adjustments also planned…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia

The war in Iran threatens to disrupt international travel to Asia, where the tourism industry has yet to fully recover from the the COVID‑19 pandemic

AAP · May 31

Ten injured on Cathay Pacific flight after severe turbulence

IN FULL

The Independent UK · May 26

Cathay Pacific flight plunges mid-air in severe turbulence leaving 10 passengers injured

Passengers ‘thought the plane was going down’ when turbulence struck during breakfast service

The Independent UK · May 26

Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Hong Kong's airport is set for a shift in volume this summer after airlines quietly swapped jet sizes and reduced scheduled flights to manage costs amid a global fuel crisis and following a jump in economy passenger fares to Europe.

Bangkok Post · May 25

Connecting the world from London: Heathrow continues to grow as oneworld's most served global hub

LONDON, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The oneworld Alliance will expand its presence at London's Heathrow Airport to 14 member airlines when Alaska Airlines launches its new nonstop service to Seattle on Friday, 22 May 2026. This summer, oneworld airlines will offer nearly 2,800 weekly departures directly connecting London Heathrow…

AAP · May 22

Man dies after collapsing mid-air on Hong Kong flight

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester

A doctor on board attended to the man but could not save him

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK · Mar 26

The best US airlines for 2026 are revealed in prestigious industry rankings

One accolade goes to a New York-headquartered carrier that’s ‘a preferred choice among passengers seeking a balance between cost and comfort’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19

Israel denies ‘dragging’ US into war – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14

Rate rises, helium shortages, EV sales spikes: how is the disruption in Iran’s strait of Hormuz affecting Australia?

The ‘largest supply disruption in history’ due to the US-Israeli war on Iran is affecting prices from plastic to jet fuel to fertiliser

Euronews · Mar 13

'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12

More airlines hike flight prices as Iran war continues to disrupt oil supply

Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways join Qantas in increasing prices, as travellers flock to airlines that don’t have Middle East stopovers

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Will the rising cost of fuel impact air fares?

Plane Talk: Fares have little to do with the actual cost of providing the service

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

Cathay Pacific offers £20,000 Sydney-London flight amid disruption in Gulf

Hong Kong-based airline has business-class return listed at A$39,577, as travellers look for route avoiding Middle East

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Best and worst airlines for long-haul flights revealed — and two US carriers come bottom of the ranking

The index has been compiled by an analysis of ratings from Skytrax, AirlineQuality, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot and consumer advocacy group Which?

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Qatar Airways to sell its holdings in Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific for $896 million

Qatar Airways says it will sell its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for $896 million, ending an eight-year involvement with the Hong Kong-based airline

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025

Major Chinese airlines protest US proposal to ban their flights over Russia

The Kremlin shuts its airspace to US airlines in 2022 in response to Western sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews · Sep 23, 2025

Thousands stranded as Super Typhoon Ragasa slams Asia, triggering more than 700 flight cancellations

Passengers have been urged to check their flight status as airports brace for storm impact and major delays.

1 2 3 4 5

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.