Cathay Pacific is the international flag carrier of Hong Kong, with its headquarters and major hub at Hong Kong International Airport. It was founded in 1946 by American Roy C. Farrell and Australian Sydney H. de Kantzow. This airline has its registered office on the 33rd level of One Pacific Place. In July 1998, it flew the world’s first nonstop transpolar trip over the North Pole, as well as the first flight to the new Hong Kong International Airport. This airline firm operates both domestic and international flights. It operates both freight and passenger flights to 168 destinations in 42 countries worldwide.
Airline Information:
• Founded: 1946
• Headquarters: Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
• Fleet Size: 150+ aircraft
• Destinations: 190+
• Annual Passengers: Approximately 35 million
• Awards: Skytrax World Airline Awards – Best Airline in Asia, Skytrax 5-Star Airline Rating
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