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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Hong Kong aviation, covering airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and freighter Air Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport.
last updated:
5 September, 2024
Passengers queue at a Greater Bay Airlines counter at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jelly Tse

Editorial | Greater Bay Airlines is expected to provide more reliable services

Hong Kong’s aviation dreams depend on a commitment to quality and fair competition from all airlines operating in the city.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Why Hong Kong doesn’t need a playground for the rich like Skytopia

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Cathay Pacific

Long way to go before Hong Kong’s Cathay Group fully recovers, analysts say

Hong Kong economy

Poor visibility forces Taiwan-bound HK Express flight to return to Hong Kong

Flight originally scheduled to land at Taichung airport at 7.50pm on Friday returns to Hong Kong later that night.

HK Express flight UO180 bound for Taichung returned to Hong Kong on Friday night. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Editorial | Landing ‘Skytopia’ in economic turbulence a challenge for Hong Kong airport

Ambitious plans by city’s Airport Authority to transform facility into ‘the landmark of Asia’ rest on attracting investment.

From our archives

Recap | Hong Kong aviation milestones, including the first ever night flight

Revisit key moments in Hong Kong’s evolution to becoming Asia’s major global aviation hub, from Concorde’s 1976 debut and Cathay Pacific’s first Boeing 747 to the first night flights, and more.

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Hong Kong International Airport

Opinion | Vision for Hong Kong’s airport city must rise above buzzwords

If the airport city can show Hong Kong’s strength and resilience instead of putting style over substance, it will be a point of pride for the city.

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Vivian Cheung Kar-fay, acting CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong, speaks at the unveiling of the Airport City development blueprint of Hong Kong International Airport on January 16. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Cathay Pacific

Beetroot salad ‘risk factor’ in Cathay food poisoning cases, Hong Kong says

43 passengers on two flights were affected but Cathay Pacific says all of the samples it tested showed no sign of contamination.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines urged to expedite refunds over axed flights

Consumer Council chief executive Gilly Wong also says carrier should waive fees for customer requests to swap destinations.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay says sorry for ticketing, check-in services disruption

Cathay confirms at 3.35pm that services on its website, mobile app and self-check-in kiosks have resumed.

Passengers seek help at Cathay’s counter at Hong Kong airport on Thursday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to give out 1 month’s pay for staff bonuses

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says bonus pay is due to company’s robust performance last year.

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Cathay planes at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong minister demands report from Greater Bay Airlines over axed flights

Carrier earlier admitted to ‘negligence’ in scheduling process, having already cancelled 128 flights in next two months.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong minister voices concern as Greater Bay Airlines axes 200 flights

Source says around 200 flights from January to March will be affected.

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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after smoke report forces flight to return to US

Flight CX811 returned to Boston’s airport shortly after take-off following report of smoke in cockpit and cabin, carrier says.

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A Cathay Pacific A350 returned to Boston on Monday after take-off. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong International Airport will reach new heights

The expansion of the airport’s services and facilities heralds new opportunities for China’s gateway to the world.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s airport eyes HK$70 billion for ‘Skytopia’ from global investors

Airport Authority to cover rest of HK$100 billion ‘landmark’ project featuring marina, hotel and ‘jet fresh market’.

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Hong Kong transport

Luggage woes for HK Express passengers after system fault at Hong Kong airport

Cathay Pacific’s budget arm, HK Express, says around 300 bags had to be taken on later flights after luggage system malfunctioned.

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How can Hong Kong travellers, airlines avoid food poisoning after Cathay cases?

Health authorities earlier launched investigation into two cases involving 36 passengers on two flights from Kathmandu to Hong Kong.

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The safety of meals served on the city’s airlines is monitored under the “Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point” system, which is overseen by the Centre for Food Safety. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong expands probe after more Cathay passengers on Nepal flights fall ill

Centre for Health Protection investigating two food poisoning cases involving 36 passengers who arrived from Kathmandu earlier this week.

Hong Kong International Airport

Opinion | How Hong Kong can retain its status among Asia’s leading airports

Competition from the likes of Incheon and Changi means Hong Kong needs new ideas to remain relevant as a global aviation hub.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after second suspected food poisoning

For two consecutive days, passengers arriving on flight CX640 from Kathmandu have shown symptoms of food poisoning.

A Cathay spokeswoman has said it appeared the source of food contamination was outside the airline’s operation. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Cathay Pacific

2 Cathay passengers charged over scuffle on flight from Japan to Hong Kong

Woman from Hong Kong and another from mainland China arrested after altercation that allegedly involved throwing items at each other.

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A Cathay spokesman said the two passengers engaged in disruptive behaviour after the aircraft landed in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s HK Express crowned ‘fastest-growing airline of 2024’

Budget arm of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways managed to increase passenger numbers to 6 million last year, marking 40 per cent rise from 2023.

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Hong Kong transport

Cathay apologises over 54-hour delay to flight going from Toronto to Hong Kong

Flight was diverted to Iceland so passenger could receive urgent medical help, and returned to Toronto due to crew flying hour limits.

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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay, Singapore Airlines climb regional punctuality ranking

Cathay went up to ninth in Asia-Pacific list, despite its punctuality performance declining from 2023, report shows.

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Cathay has previously said it will restore passenger flight capacity to 100 per cent of pre-pandemic levels this month. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s air passenger traffic soars to pre-pandemic levels over Christmas

Secretary for Transport Mable Chan says the number of flight movements on a single day peaked at about 1,150 during Christmas period.

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The city’s transport minister has pledged to increase flight frequency. Photo: Elson Li
Aviation

Editorial | China’s C919 aims to spread wings further after ‘historic’ Hong Kong service

Launch of first commercial route outside mainland China part of efforts to fly home-made passenger aircraft into global markets.

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Hong Kong transport

Fanfare as first C919 commercial flight leaves Hong Kong for Shanghai

‘The C919 is a source of pride. As a flight enthusiast, I feel very honoured to be part of this significant milestone,’ a passenger says.

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