Airline Guide · Asia
Cathay Pacific (CX)
The flag carrier of Hong Kong and a founding oneworld member, Cathay is one of Asia's premier long-haul international airlines.
CX airline facts
IATA Code
CX
ICAO Code
CPA
Callsign
Cathay
Country
Hong Kong
Headquarters
Hong Kong
Region
Asia
Alliance
oneworld
Founded
1946
Cathay Pacific hubs
Primary airports where Cathay Pacific concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: CX
Where is Cathay Pacific based?
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Cathay Pacific (IATA: CX, ICAO: CPA) is headquartered in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The airline was founded in 1946 and operates a fleet of approximately 180 aircraft.
What is Cathay Pacific's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Cathay Pacific is CX. The ICAO code is CPA. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Cathay".
Which alliance does Cathay Pacific belong to?
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Cathay Pacific is a member of oneworld, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Cathay Pacific's primary hubs?
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Cathay Pacific operates primary hubs at HKG. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Cathay Pacific have?
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Cathay Pacific operates a fleet of approximately 180 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Cathay Pacific founded?
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Cathay Pacific was founded in 1946, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history from the early decades of commercial aviation.
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