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Airbus raises Asia-Pacific forecast to 19,500 planes needed over next 20 years

Company also announces it has exceeded 50 per cent market share for backlog of widebody planes in region.

Hong Kong should open up routes, not worry about airport overcapacity: experts

Cathay Pacific: sustainable jet fuel needs Hong Kong government push

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Greater Bay Airlines offers flights to Yonago to woo Hong Kong fans of Japan

Hong Kong carrier first local airline to offer air travel to city in Tottori prefecture, expanding its coverage beyond Tokyo, Osaka.

Greater Bay Airlines is competing with local rivals to attract more Hong Kong passengers. Photo: May Tse

Typhoon Kong-rey forces 24 Taiwan-bound flights to divert to Hong Kong

Typhoon storm has caused 1,429 reported incidents as of 8pm on Thursday, including one fatality and 73 injuries across Taiwan, according to local media.

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Cathay’s Hong Kong-Riyadh flights ‘will unlock business, travel opportunities’

Hong Kong flag carrier has relaunched a direct passenger service to the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, with the first flight on Monday.

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Hong Kong police arrest man over theft of HK$4,300 on board flight from Malaysia

Passenger from mainland China detained after two other travellers said cash taken from their luggage mid-flight.

In the first eight months of the year, Hong Kong recorded 132 thefts on board inbound flights, a 162 per cent rise compared with the 50 cases reported over the same period last year. Photo: Elson Li

Cathay Group’s ‘bold’ HK$100 billion investment based on market outlook: firm

CEO Ronald Lam also says carrier will seize new opportunities from the coming operation of the three-runway system at Hong Kong airport.

Hong Kong airport to boost gold vault capacity to 1,000 tonnes to lure investors

Airport Authority says it is finalising expansion plan for precious metals depository, as site is ‘reaching full capacity’ due to growing demand.

Hong Kong’s HK Express to increase fleet size as airline lines up cut-price fares

CEO Jeanette Mao says Cathay’s budget arm to launch fly pass from HK$88 on Tuesday to celebrate company’s 11th anniversary.

HK Express is the budget arm of Cathay Pacific Airways. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong court slams Airport Authority, Aecom over exploiting expert

Rocky Cheung cleared of fraud-related charges after judge finds he inadvertently created false inspection records due to heavy workload.

The magistrate slammed Aecom for using the defendant to its advantage during the construction of the airport’s third runway. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong’s aviation future hinges on sustainable fuel policies, experts say

The industry is awaiting Chief Executive John Lee’s policy address, with experts saying investment in SAF is vital for Hong Kong to maintain aviation hub status.

Explainer | How Hongkongers can stop thieves stealing their valuables while flying

The Post learns why direction your bag faces in overhead compartment can offer protection, among other advice, amid spike in on-board thefts.

Hong Kong pilots explain how geomagnetic storms handled after flight diverted

Flight from New York to Hong Kong was diverted to Japan due to geomagnetic storm, but pilots note airlines have guidelines to handle them.

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, seen over Scotland. Geomagnetic storms can cause the phenomena. Photo: AP

Elderly passenger handcuffed, escorted off Cathay flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco

Man had been warned of his disruptive behaviour but did not comply, carrier says adding no passengers or staff were injured in incident.

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A video posted on Xiaohongshu showed a man being escorted off the flight by US Customs and Border Protection officers. Photo: Handout

Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Hong Kong diverted due to geomagnetic storm

But a meteorological expert plays down concerns about the weather event’s impact over Hong Kong, citing the city’s low latitude.

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Hong Kong reports 164% rise in number of thefts on inbound flights

Police say 132 thefts in eight-month period higher than 2023 full-year figure, with passenger losing HK$4.16 million watch in largest case.

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Cathay diverts Hong Kong-New York flight to Tokyo after passenger falls ill

Other passengers stay overnight in hotel on Saturday as CX840 crew required to rest up under Hong Kong aviation rules after Tokyo stop-off.

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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has diverted a US-bound flight to Japan after a passenger reported feeling unwell. Photo: X/Cygnus

Then & Now | Inside Britain and America’s commercial airline race in the 1950s

Many Boeing B-17 bombers were converted into airliners that transformed international travel, forcing BOAC to fly to Hong Kong via the US, Hawaii and tiny Wake Island.

Opinion | Tempers can fly when airline seats are this cramped

While a couple’s nasty response to a reclined seat was unacceptable, an industry that has been shrinking space over the years must bear some responsibility.

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Explainer | How do Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, other airlines deal with unruly fliers?

Incident involving drunk passenger on Chicago-bound Cathay flight puts safety back under microscope, as industry body warns of legal loophole.

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An incident involving a drunk passenger on a Chicago-bound Cathay flight has put air safety back under microscope. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Cathay Pacific flight diverted to Tokyo to remove ‘unruly passenger’

Flight CX806 from Hong Kong to Chicago was diverted to Tokyo to offload man who had been drinking.

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The aircraft was diverted to Narita airport in Tokyo. Photo: Shutterstock

Cathay reopens premium lounge at Hong Kong airport day after fire breaks out

Business lounge The Pier had temporarily closed after blaze broke out and forced more than 250 people to evacuate.

From pandas to supercars: Hong Kong’s Cathay Cargo head says no shipment too tough

Tom Owen, cargo service’s director, tells Post in exclusive interview that company’s expertise ranges from delivering complicated to delicate goods.

Cathay business lounge at Hong Kong airport forced to close after fire, evacuations

Staff on duty promptly alerted firefighters of the incident at the lounge’s supporting facilities on Saturday morning, carrier says.

The carrier’s lounge has been closed after guests and staff were evacuated. Photo: Facebook/Hong Kong Airport Live Discussion Forum

Singapore Airlines offers Hong Kong fliers tickets discounted by up to 60%

Move set to put pressure on Cathay Pacific to also offer discounts as competition among regional rivals intensifies.

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Bali is among the destinations that Singapore Airlines has included in its promotional campaign. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines to serve 3 more destinations in Japan

Airline will operate flights to Yonago in Tottori prefecture, Tokushima prefecture on Shikoku island and Sendai in Miyagi prefecture.

Explainer | To recline or not? A look at in-flight rules after Cathay bans Cantonese couple

The Post unpacks protocols, common misconduct on flights and what can get you blacklisted.

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Hong Kong aviation
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
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