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The three-runway system at Hong Kong International Airport will begin operations on November 28. Photo: Sam Tsang

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

Heads of Airport Authority committee and logistics association say current figures for air traffic less important than city’s longer term goals.

Hong Kong’s 3-runway system to start operating on November 28

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Exclusive | Hongkongers urged to visit Mongolia, enjoy its wide open spaces

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 to issue HK$10 billion in bonds for ‘landmark’ Airport City project

Fred Lam, the Airport Authority’s chairman, says project not just a ‘bus stop’ but one to drive tourists to Hong Kong.

The Airport City project includes 11 SKIES, an integrated retail, dining and entertainment complex scheduled to open in phases from the second half of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

On this day | Hong Kong outlines plans for new international airport – from the SCMP archive

35 years ago, Hong Kong saw the beginning stages of what will become its international airport in Chek Lap Kok.

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$44 million of Ice in ceramics shipment from Kyrgyzstan

Haul is largest from the central Asian country in 20 years and for methamphetamine this year at city’s airport.

Inside the 200 hollowed-out spaces in wooden pallets were plastic bags containing Ice, or methamphetamine, totalling 88kg. Photo: Handout

Replicas of Kowloon Walled City film sets to be exhibited at Hong Kong airport

Chief executive will attend launch ceremony on Monday; sets ‘rebuilt’ after originals reportedly destroyed.

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A still from Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In. The film made a splash at the Cannes Film Festival and received a standing ovation. Photo: Entertaining Power Co Limited

3 jailed in Hong Kong over bid to fly man to Australia with fake travel document

Trio jailed for up to 34 months for conspiracy to obtain services by deception over scheme that involved exchanging boarding pass in airport toilet.

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.

‘Double happiness’: Hong Kong’s 2 new pandas set for Christmas unveiling

Chief Secretary Eric Chan hails arrival of An An and Ke Ke ahead of National Day holiday period, as Ocean Park prepares for December debut.

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An An and Ke Ke had a 12-hour journey to arrive in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP

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.

Christmas gifts: giant pandas An An and Ke Ke to meet Hongkongers in December

Bears get official welcome at ceremony attended by Chief Secretary Eric Chan and tourism minister Kevin Yeung at the airport.

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Editorial | Excitement on home run for Hong Kong’s VIP pandas

Bears will be given state-leader treatment and police motorcade on arrival in city, where they are sure to lift spirits.

Hong Kong is in the throes of panda fever. A woman takes a photo with a blow-up panda doll in Wong Tai Sin Temple Square, ahead of the arrival of a pair of the bamboo-eating bears from Beijing. Photo: Jelly Tse

‘Sichuan-flavoured’ food to help incoming pandas adjust to new Hong Kong home

Pandas will be met by city’s No 2 official in a welcoming ceremony at Hong Kong airport.

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Hong Kong aviation firm to expand bespoke services to woo private jet fliers

Vivien Lau, newly appointed CEO of Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre, says it will offer more tailor-made services to cash in on market.

Hong Kong’s Cathay to fly direct to Dallas, step up Vancouver and Toronto routes

Flag carrier aims to offer 108 weekly return flights to North America by May next year, with cargo operations also set for expansion.

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The new Dallas route will begin operating on April 24. Photo: Shutterstock

Will Hong Kong benefit from Cathay’s giveaway of tickets to overseas destinations?

Offer part of ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign requiring departure from city to overseas destinations, raising concerns over the benefits to local tourism.

The promotion on Ctrip is sponsored by the Airport Authority as part of the “Hello Hong Kong” campaign. Photo: Sam Tsang

Cathay’s Airbus engine fault risked ‘extensive damage’, fires: Hong Kong probe

Authorities urge European aviation body to demand that manufacturer Rolls-Royce impose inspection requirements for such engine parts.

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Man, 47, dies after being found unconscious on Dhaka-Hong Kong Cathay flight

Cathay Pacific confirms Bangladeshi passenger was found collapsed during a pre-landing check.

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Clean air and empty runway offer elite women chance to break 10km world record

The race on the new tarmac will be held in November, with organisers hoping to attract 12,000 runners, including 50 of the world’s top women.

Kwan Kee, chairman of the Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates, at the launch of the Three-runway system 10km international race at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Elson Li

Man, 71, hauled off flight at Hong Kong airport for ‘verbally abusing’ SIA crew

Singapore Airlines confirms passenger on board flight SQ897 was handed over to authorities at Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday.

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Singapore Airlines says the safety of customers and staff is always its top priority. Photo: Reuters

Explainer | Hong Kong experts share dos and don’ts when mid-flight medical emergencies happen

Doctors discuss dangers of flying with certain medical conditions, as veteran aviator shares cabin crew emergency protocols.

German passenger dies after passing out on Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong

Man, 71, was declared dead at North Lantau Hospital on Sunday.

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Latest news and updates on Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), which is operated by the Airport Authority Hong Kong, including coronavirus travel restrictions, and aviation and tourism issues that relate to the airport.
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9 September, 2024
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