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Cathay Pacific says data from 53,000 bookings compromised in Amadeus cyberattack

South China Morning Post30 October 2026, 08:38 UTCHong Kong

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has revealed that personal data and flight details of 53,000 bookings were compromised after hackers breached its technology service provider’s system. The carrier is among hundreds of airlines worldwide deploying technology solutions provided by Amadeus IT Group. Cathay said on Friday that the unauthorised access took place between August 2023 and September 2026. “We apologise to our customers for the concern and inconvenience caused by this...

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