Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways reported a marginal rise in its full-year profit on Wednesday, following a stronger second half due to a holiday-season boost in travel demand and lower fuel prices.

The airline said its annual net profit rose slightly but flagged the potential threat that trade conflicts pose to supply chains in the industry.

Cathay Pacific Airways on Wednesday reported marginal full-year profit growth as airfares fell amid intense competition at a time when Asia's

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways reported a marginal 1% rise in its full-year profit on Wednesday, driven by higher passenger volumes and lower fuel prices, partly offset by a continued normalisation of passenger yields in the second half.