HK finance chief urges Cathay to cut fares, expand routes to boost hub status

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan called on Cathay Pacific to keep fares attractive and add routes, framing the carrier as key to the city's global aviation hub role under China's development plan. The request signals policy pressure on the airline's commercial strategy, though no concrete measures were announced. This matters as it may influence Cathay's pricing and network decisions amid regional competition.