economy
Cathay Pacific to cut flights from mid-May to end-June as jet fuel prices surge
The airline said it will cancel about 2% of its scheduled passenger flights from May 16 to June 30, 2026.
TL;DR
- Cathay Pacific will cut some flights from May 16 to June 30 due to high jet fuel costs.
- Approximately 2% of Cathay Pacific's scheduled passenger flights will be cancelled.
- HK Express will cut about 6% of its flights during the same period.
- Passenger services to Dubai and Riyadh will stay suspended until June 30.
- Full flight schedules are expected to resume after June.
- The conflict in the Middle East is cited as the cause for soaring jet fuel costs.
- Industry officials anticipate tight and costly jet fuel supplies for months.