Airlines ride Australia’s international demand wave: part one – Cathay Pacific & Philippine Airlines

The boom in demand for travel to and from Australia shows no sign of abating, making this market a key part of the international recovery strategies of many overseas airlines.

United Airlines is making a major push into Australia in the upcoming southern summer season, while Cathay Pacific and Philippine Airlines have quickly rebuilt towards their pre-pandemic levels.

Vietjet has been a notable addition to this market, with the launch of new routes to the largest Australian cities and plans for further expansion.

Senior executives from these four airlines talked about their Australian operations and plans during the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation Summit held in Brisbane on 14-15-Sept-2023. Tourism Australia also gave some insights into the bigger-picture trends in the Australian market.

Part one of this report will look at the market overview, and Cathay Pacific and Philippine Airlines.

Part two will discuss United Airlines and Vietjet, along with some of the continuing post-pandemic challenges facing airlines.