HSBC stated Cathay Pacific’s earnings are trailing those of China’s “Big Three” airlines.
FlightGlobal noted the gap is growing.
The bank noted diminished profit growth and increased cost pressures at Cathay compared with the state‑owned carriers.
A Cathay Pacific aircraft bound for London lost contact briefly over Romania on Thursday.
The incident triggered a NATO air warning.
Hong Kong Free Press confirmed the airline later acknowledged the temporary loss of contact.
Separate reports said Typhoon Bavi caused significant flight interruptions in Taiwan.
Ongoing airspace frictions in the vicinity of Dubai are affecting departures operations.