Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has forecast a consolidated profit of HK$6 billion to HK$6.5 billion (roughly $765–830 million) for the first half of 2026, up from approximately HK$3.7 billion in the same period a year earlier. The airline attributed the improvement to strong passenger and cargo demand, better performance from its low-cost subsidiary HK Express, and higher contributions from associated companies. The results signal a continued rebound in air travel and freight activity across one of Asia's busiest aviation hubs.