Here is a closer look at Lam’s background, his estimated 2026 salary, and how it compares with other major Asian airline leaders.
Cathay Pacific Airways
Cathay Pacific launches nonstop Hong Kong–Seattle service 5x weekly on A350-900, expanding its North American network to nine destinations.
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific (CX) has begun a major international recruitment campaign aimed at hiring 3,000 employees in 2026.
A Japanese passenger was sentenced in Hong Kong after taking upskirt photos of Cathay Pacific cabin crew during a stopover flight.
Cathay Pacific’s flight attendants are paid a salary ranging from HK$10,000 per month to an upper limit of HK$30,000 monthly (approx. US$1,280 to US$3,750).
Cathay Pacific (CX) is expanding its global footprint as regional tensions reshape travel patterns and expose vulnerabilities for airlines operating across Asia.
Cathay Pacific Airways pays its junior pilot or second officers an annual salary starting from HKD 585,000 (approx. US$75,000) and…
Cathay Pacific (CX) has announced that starting November 15, 2025, all Cathay Gold members will receive complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi across all cabins, extending the airline’s commitment to providing a connected and seamless travel experience.
Cathay Pacific (CX) will suspend all flights to and from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) for 36 hours as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the city.
Cathay Pacific inaugurated its first-ever non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Munich on Monday, June 16, 2025.