Cathay Pacific could profit from changing times
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways is in times of change. After being at the helm of the oneworld member since 2011 and succeeding Tony Tyler, who eventually went on to become Geneva-based industry...
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View ArticleCathay Pacific in for the long-haul
Cathay Pacific to launch daily 777-300ER flight to Zurich in Dec 2014 Manchester 4 times weekly 77W flight to launch in January 2015 Launching Boston flights in early-2015 CX’s 5 daily 777-300ER...
View ArticleSingapore Airlines undergoes transformation
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View ArticleCould Singapore Airlines soar with limitless expanse?
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View ArticleCathay Pacific’s prospect poised to take flight
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View ArticleANA marches on to achieve profitability parity with JAL
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View ArticleCathay Pacific begins the next chapter of growth
Unrealised mark-to-market fuel hedging loss totalled HK$14.3 billion Forex gains narrowed reduction in cashflow hedges to HK$12.48 billion 61% hedged at US$95/bbl Brent in 2015; 60% at US$85 in 16, 50%...
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View ArticleCathay Pacific’s new livery signifies fresh direction
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View ArticleCathay Pacific in for the long-haul
Cathay Pacific to launch daily 777-300ER flight to Zurich in Dec 2014 Manchester 4 times weekly 77W flight to launch in January 2015 Launching Boston flights in early-2015 CX’s 5 daily 777-300ER...
View ArticleSingapore Airlines undergoes transformation
Premium economy launch in 2015 second-half late to cushion yield decline Premium economy will provide a one-off push or rebasing to yield Tata-SIA Airlines could fill SIA’s North America network gap;...
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