Hong Kong International Airport has taken just two years to commission, construct and test its third runway, which is scheduled to commence operations on November 28, 2024. The 3,800-meter (12,470-foot) long Center Runway will increase the airport's capacity by around 30% and alleviate slot constraints to facilitate more airline growth. Cathay Pacific is looking forward to 2025 On Tuesday, Cathay Pacific congratulated the airport ahead of commissioning the Three-Runway System (3RS), which it said will mark a new phase of growth and development for the Hong Kong aviation hub.
The additional runway capacity comes at a perfect time for Cathay Pacific, which has been announcing new routes and is finishing 2023 in a sound position. Cathay Pacific (Cathay) also announced it will reach 100% of pre-pandemic flights from January 2025, which is an excellent return given the hardships the airline faced from both political unrest and extended COVID-19 lockdowns. Cathay and its low-cost carrier, HK Express , will be adding more flights and destinations and the Group expects to operate to more than 100 destinations worldwide in 2025, another significant marker for the airline.
Cathay is investing in Hong Kong's future Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are all critical to each other's success, and Cathay is firmly committed to the growth of its home hub and city. The airline is investing more than HK$100 billion ($12.9b) over the next seven years, including.