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Cathay Pacific Airways Carries 100 Millionth Air Traveler into Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Airports

Posted on: Friday, 22 December 2006, 09:00 CST

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Pacific Airways, one of the world's leading passenger and cargo airlines, announced that it carried the 100 millionth air traveler in 2006 to use the three major airports of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The Port Authority's lucky 100 millionth passenger, Liang Chen, arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday, December 20 aboard Cathay Pacific Flight 830 non-stop from Hong Kong.

According to Cathay Pacific Vice President Sales and Marketing Americas Scott Mowrer, the honor of carrying the 100 millionth passenger to arrive at one of the Port Authority's three major airports, which also include Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia Airport, was especially meaningful as the airline concludes its 60th anniversary year and 10 years of servicing John F. Kennedy International.

"We're extremely proud to have been the airline to carry the Port Authority's historic 100 millionth air traveler in 2006," said Mowrer. "Our team was thrilled to be a part of this occasion and really appreciated the opportunity to work with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on celebrating Mrs. Chen's arrival in a special way."

He continued, "Our executives and staff extend congratulations to the Port Authority and its three regional airports-John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia-on achieving this major milestone. We're very committed to the region and enjoy a great partnership with the Port. Certainly, we're looking forward to growing our presence here in the near future."

Mowrer said that the airline had enjoyed its own share of excitement with a number of important milestones over the past year. "Cathay Pacific's significant developments over the last 12 months have included considerable network expansion, our largest ever fleet order and announcement of an unparalleled and innovative new product. Our delivery of the 100 millionth passenger into the Port of New York and New Jersey airports was a terrific way to complete the year," he said.

On September 28, 2006, the award-winning airline made aviation history with the conclusion of the acquisition of Dragonair and approval granted on a much closer partnership with Air China. Mowrer explained, "This exciting outcome has created one of the world's strongest airline groupings. Connections and networks to China are now second to none with more destinations, more frequencies, improved flight connectivity, and greater travel choices for passengers to and from Mainland China."

Cathay Pacific has also received multiple airline awards and accolades this year, the most recent being top ranking on Forbes' 'Best First Class Airlines' list. In early 2006, Cathay Pacific was awarded 'Airline of the Year' by Air Transport World.

About Cathay Pacific Airways:

Founded in 1946, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is one of the world's leading passenger and cargo airlines, serving more than one million customers a month to Asia, Europe and North America. The carrier offers daily non-stop service to Hong Kong and beyond from Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver as well as dedicated cargo service to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver. For more information, visit: http://www.cathaypacific.com/us.

Media Contacts: Della Sweetman or Christina Yumul Fleishman-Hillard 619-237-7721 or 619-237-7761 della.sweetman@fleishman.com christina.yumul@fleishman.com

Cathay Pacific Airways

CONTACT: Della Sweetman, +1-619-237-7721, della.sweetman@fleishman.comor Christina Yumul, 619-237-7761, christina.yumul@fleishman.com, both ofFleishman-Hillard

Web site: http://www.cathaypacific.com/us

Source: PRNewswire

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