Cathay Group has reported a strong rebound in both passenger and cargo traffic, with record travel volumes at the end of 2025 and continued momentum into the new year.
Cathay Cargo carried 6% more cargo in December 2025 than in December 2024, while Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 8%.
In the full year of 2025, the total tonnage increased by over 9% compared with the same period for 2024.
Lavinia Lau, Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, said: “Tonnage remained strong in December, despite a 3% decrease from the previous month as the festive season approached.
“Demand for our Cathay Fresh solution was strong, with the Air-Land Fresh Lane facilitating movements of seasonal produce from the Americas into the wider Greater Bay Area.
“Meanwhile, perishables from Oceania to Hong Kong also bolstered the overall growth of Cathay Fresh. Our Cathay Expert solution also performed well across Northeast Asia, driven by machinery movements within the region.
“Turning to January, we anticipate softer demand in the first half of the month but expect it to gradually pick up ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.”