Aviation Daily Roundup: Jan. 16

January 16, 2020

Cathay Pacific Counts The Cost Of Hong Kong Protests In 2019

Credit: Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Group saw passengers carried for 2019 slip 0.7% year-on-year (YOY) to 134.4 million passengers, reflecting seven months of ongoing anti-government protests in Hong Kong.

Beijing Capital Airport To Expand As Daxing Relieves Pressure

Credit: BCIA

Beijing Capital International Airport will be expanded, following the opening of the city’s new major airport at Daxing.

Qatar Airways Expands Network, Malaysia Airlines Codeshares

Credit: Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways will launch eight destinations in 2020, as well as expand its codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines.

Russian Government Considering New Far East Regional Carrier

Credit: Ural Works of Civil Aviation

The Russian government is considering a new airline in the country Far East to connect remote areas of the region.

Royal Air Maroc To Join Oneworld Alliance Apr. 1

Credit: Rob Finlayson

Royal Air Maroc will join oneworld Apr. 1, making it the alliance’s first full member in the African continent and adding 39 new destinations in 23 countries to the network.

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