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Cathay Pacific First Airline to Earn 7-Star PLUS Safety Rating

10/29/2025

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Cathay Pacific became the first full-service airline to receive AirlineRatings' 7-Star PLUS safety rating, following a new 70-point onboard safety audit.
AirlineRatings CEO Sharon Petersen emphasized onboard safety as a priority amid rising inflight incidents.
Cathay Pacific Chief Operations Officer Alex McGowan said safety is a core commitment for the airline.
The 7-Star PLUS rating aims to reassure passengers by focusing on how safety is communicated and experienced during flights.

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Cathay Pacific became the first full-service airline to receive AirlineRatings' 7-Star PLUS safety rating, following a new 70-point onboard safety audit.
AirlineRatings CEO Sharon Petersen emphasized onboard safety as a priority amid rising inflight incidents.
Cathay Pacific Chief Operations Officer Alex McGowan said safety is a core commitment for the airline.
The 7-Star PLUS rating aims to reassure passengers by focusing on how safety is communicated and experienced during flights.