HSBC said Cathay Pacific’s earnings are lagging those of China’s “Big Three” airlines.
FlightGlobal noted the gap is expanding.
The bank pointed out lower profit growth and increased cost pressures at Cathay compared with the state‑owned carriers.
A Cathay Pacific flight bound for London lost contact briefly over Romania on Thursday.
The incident triggered a military air warning.
Hong Kong Free Press confirmed the airline later acknowledged the temporary loss of contact.
Separate sources said Typhoon Bavi caused major flight disruptions in Taiwan.
Ongoing airspace disputes around Dubai are impacting departures operations.