TransportationAirline optimistic for summer travel; cargo thrives but questions mount over longevityCathay Pacific jets at Hong Kong's airport: The flag carrier has reaped strong earnings despite industry disruptions from the war in the Middle East. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)GLORIA LIAugust 5, 2026 13:33 JSTHONG KONG -- Cathay Pacific Airways on Wednesday recorded its second-highest earnings for a first half in history, as the Hong Kong flag carrier shrugged off the Iran war's impact on fuel costs thanks to strong passenger and cargo demand.