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Hong Kong's Cathay says sorry to passengers stuck on Bangkok-bound plane without air con
Published on 18/07/2025
» Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has apologised to the passengers of a Bangkok-bound flight after a technical issue left them stuck on the plane without air conditioning before they were transferred to another aircraft.
Hong Kong aims to increase flights to Asean, Middle East under belt and road plan
Published on 14/07/2025
» Hong Kong is striving to enhance its connectivity with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative by increasing flight frequencies to strategic destinations such as Xinjiang, Riyadh and Dallas, as well as launching new direct routes to second-tier Asean and Middle Eastern locations, the city's chief for the national plan has said.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
Hong Kong airport's Terminal 2 to open in stages from September
Published on 27/05/2025
» Hong Kong airport's new second terminal will open in stages from September, starting with the debut of a coach hall, as part of the city's efforts to up its game as an international aviation hub.
Travellers avoid trips to Japan over viral comic book’s quake prediction
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/05/2025
» TOKYO — Holiday bookings to Japan from key Asian markets have plunged ahead of the busy summer season. The cause: Rumours of an impending earthquake prophesied in a manga graphic novel.
Hong Kong's Cathay drink mix-up: why it happened and how to protect yourself
Published on 11/05/2025
» A flight attendant with Cathay Pacific Airways mistakenly served a glass of white wine to a three-year-old boy seated in business class last month, raising concerns over the health risks caused by a mix-up of wrong drinks and food for passengers.
Asia-Pacific air passengers unaware of lithium battery risks, poll finds
Published on 08/05/2025
» Despite several high-profile incidents, travellers in the Asia-Pacific area routinely bring devices powered by lithium-ion batteries on flights and still have little understanding of the potential risks, a poll has found.
Hong Kong's Cathay to keep power bank ban for aircrew, but vows layover option
Published on 12/04/2025
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will keep its ban on pilots and cabin crew carrying power banks on flights, but has acknowledged the inconvenience and pledged to provide them with the devices at overseas layovers.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific bans pilots, cabin crew from taking power banks on flights
Published on 07/04/2025
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has banned its pilots and cabin crew from carrying power banks on board flights while on duty amid safety concerns, the South China Morning Post has learned, in a move aircrew decried as causing them significant inconvenience and a "double standard" compared with restrictions for passengers.
Hong Kong Sevens settles into new home
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» HONG KONG — The famously raucous Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament opens on Friday in a big test for the shiny new stadium at the heart of a major US$3.85-billion sports park in the southern Chinese city.