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

Carrier says most cases involved passenger names and flight details being exposed, but no evidence financial information was breached

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.