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Cathay Stories

Go behind-the-scenes to discover how we strive to move you forward in life

For 78 years and counting, we’ve connected our customers to meaningful people, places and experiences. We do it by being thoughtful, progressive and bringing our can-do spirit to everything we do. Here’s just a peek at how we move beyond the expected – and the people who make it possible.

 

Digital leadership

We harness the power of digital technology to streamline, enhance and personalise the customer experience. Explore our commitment to driving innovation and shaping the future of travel and lifestyle with Cathay.

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Blue sky thinking

Inspired by the real-life challenges of a typhoon, we follow our IT and Airport Service Delivery teams as they unite to build a bespoke application all while putting our customers at the forefront.

Design

Discover our approach to captivating design. From innovative aircraft cabin details to thoughtful lifestyle products and more, design influences everything that we do for the greatest experience.

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Gallery in the skies

We’re taking art to greater heights, all the way up to the skies. Discover the stories behind the collection of artworks displayed in our Boeing 777-300ER Business cabins – each piece thoughtfully curated to transport, connect and inspire.

Above and beyond

Our can-do spirit allows us to move beyond: to do whatever it takes to bring people together and provide outstanding service.

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Reuniting beyond the skies

Senior Purser Susan retraces her steps from one year ago back to the UK, when a medical emergency unfolded on one of her flights. Discover the teams’ unwavering commitment to passenger care in times of crises.

Our people

From pilots and cabin crew, to engineers, ground staff and everyone in Cathay City: our people lie at the heart of what we do. Explore their passion, their dedication and their expertise.

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Experience the life of a cabin crew

Our cabin crew ensures that every flight is as safe and comfortable as can be. Here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how they keep things running smoothly before, during and after your flight.

COVID-19 stories

How does an airline survive a global pandemic? Discover the ways we adapted to keep our customers flying safely – and the heroes who made it all possible.

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Preparing for take-off

When COVID-19 brought the world to a halt, we had to find a way to store our aircraft safely to keep them protected. Discover where and how we kept our precious cargo stored while grounded.

  • Getting fly ready in a pandemic

    How a determination to help customers led to the creation of Cathay’s Fly Ready portal.  

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  • Proud to be flying

    In the face of adversity, our people stepped up to keep Hong Kong safe. Here, one pilot tells his story.

     

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  • Parking and reactivation: How we stored aircraft during the pandemic

    Discover how we managed to protect more than 70 of our most valuable assets during the global pandemic.

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  • Diary of a Closed Loop

    One pilot reveals what life was like in the Closed Loop system: a contained bubble for Cathay’s pilots and flight attendants.

     

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