Cathay Pacific Data Breach Exposes 53,000 Passenger Bookings

Cathay Pacific Airways announced that a cyberattack on its technology service provider, Amadeus IT Group, compromised the personal data and flight details of 53,000 bookings. The unauthorized access took place over a three-year period between August 2023 and September 2026.

The airline reported that the exposed information primarily consisted of passenger names and flight details. According to the company, there is no evidence that financial information was breached during the incident.

Cathay Pacific is one of hundreds of airlines worldwide that rely on technology solutions provided by Amadeus IT Group. The breach highlights a vulnerability in the shared infrastructure used by the global aviation industry.