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1946 – The Cathay story begins

At the end of the Second World War, Roy Farrell and Sydney de Kantzow – two ex-Air Force pilots known for flying ‘The Hump’ over the Himalayas – spot an opportunity to fly much-needed goods from Australia into China. They buy a Douglas DC-3 plane, nicknamed ‘Betsy’, and Cathay Pacific is officially born: an airline fuelled by its founders’ passion for flying, progressive thinking and drive to connect the world and its people.

In fact, our very name originates from Roy Farrell’s sense of ambition – that the new airline would one day cross the vast Pacific Ocean from China. We officially achieve this milestone less than 30 years later.

2024 – New songs, new Arias

Our new sonic branding, Song of Cathay, takes listeners on a musical journey that captures our optimism, warmth and spirit of adventure. Recorded by the Asian Youth Orchestra, Song of Cathay can be heard on SpotifyOpen a new window as well as in our lounges and aircraft, the Cathay Shop at Cityplaza, and our mobile app.

True to our promise of world-leading service, we unveil our state-of-the-art Aria Suite – where artistry takes flight. Along with refreshed Premium Economy and Economy cabins on our redesigned Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, we’re bringing passengers unparalleled comfort and next-level privacy in the skies. It’s all part of our drive to become one of the world’s greatest service brands.