Although Cathay has been flying more cargo and passengers in the past few years, its profitability has been under pressure from jet fuel prices, which have more than doubled since2004.

• 尽管过去几年国泰航空的货物和旅客运输量有所上升，但公司利润率一直受制于航空燃油价格的压力。2004年以来，航空油价已上涨一倍多。