Cathay group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam (fifth from right), Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau (fifth from left), Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer Alex McGowan (fourth from left), and Chief Financial Officer Rebecca Sharpe (fourth from right) kick off the celebrations at Hong Kong International Airport.
In January, Cathay officially launched its 80th anniversary celebrations, marking eight decades of countless shared journeys and memories in Hong Kong under the theme of "80 Years Together".
As a prelude to the celebrations, Cathay unveiled a special aircraft livery on one of its long-haul Airbus A350 passenger aircraft at the launch event. Adorned with the airline's iconic "lettuce leaf sandwich" design, as well as the 80th anniversary year mark, the livery pays homage to the much-loved green-and-white striped paint scheme, echoing Cathay's storied legacy while symbolising its continued growth and progress. Cabin crew wearing vintage uniforms from various eras also made a special appearance, paying tribute to the generations of people who have defined the signature Cathay service in the skies.
To usher in this milestone year and honour its legacy of bringing people together, Cathay will be hosting a series of special events, initiatives and activations throughout 2026.
