Cathay Pacific eyes business rebound

Challenging period: Empty Cathay Pacific check-in counters at the Hong Kong International Airport. Demand for long-haul international flights is weak due to travel restrictions. — Bloomberg

HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways, the largest airline in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, says it is cautiously optimistic about the growth prospects of the air travel market in the Chinese mainland next year.

The carrier said it is prepared for a potential future capacity increase through business growth opportunities brought about by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.