Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific will cut around a dozen flights a day until the end of February to avoid last-minute cancellations over the peak Lunar New Year travel period, the airline has said. In a statement on Sunday, Cathay Pacific said it had “consolidated on average six flight pairs per day for the rest of January and February, focusing on routes with multiple daily frequencies where possible.” “We have taken measures to ensure Cathay Pacific’s flights will operate normally for the coming Chinese New Year travel peak,” Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam is quoted saying in th…