Cathay Pacific Airways

American Roy C. Farrell and Australian Sydney H. de Kantzow founded Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong in 1946. Initially based in Shanghai, the two men eventually moved to Hong Kong and founded Cathay Pacific Airways. In 1948, one of Hong Kong's leading trading companies, Butterfield & Swire took a 45% share in the company. Under the leadership of John Kidston Swire, Butterfield & Swire became wholly responsible for the management of the airline.

Airline Code: CX

Cathay Pacific Airways Major Hubs:
Hong Kong International Airport

Mileage Program:
Asia Miles The Marco Polo Club

Aircraft Type:
Airbus- A340-600/300, A330-300
Boeing- 747-400/400 Freighter/200 Freighter, 777-300/200

Fleet Size: 111

Destinations: Over 111 destinations

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