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The carriers will also fly to mainland destinations such as Ningbo, Haikou and Chongqing. Photo: May Tse
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, HK Express to boost flights to mainland this summer

Airlines will provide nearly 300 return flights weekly during the peak of the season to cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Zhengzhou.

Hong Kong transport

Malaysia’s AirAsia to restrict power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp raises US$3 billion from its largest public bond sale

Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Power banks on flights: which airlines and regions have tightened rules?

Hong Kong is restricting the use of power banks on flights. Here’s how other jurisdictions and carriers are dealing with the devices following recent incidents.

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Starting on April 7, passengers using Hong Kong airlines will no longer be allowed to store power banks in overhead compartments. Photo: Getty Images
Starting on April 7, passengers using Hong Kong airlines will no longer be allowed to store power banks in overhead compartments. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong transport

Uber Hong Kong calls on government to give drivers flexibility under new framework

Ride-hailing platform chief meets with transport authorities, says excessive restrictions could also diminish consumers’ experience.

Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Flying with a power bank? What Hong Kong ban on in-flight use means for you

Rule taking effect in April will cover all four local carriers – Cathay Pacific Airways, HK Express, Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.

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Hongkongers can take pets onto MTR light rail trains on weekends from May 1

HK$99 monthly pass will allow passengers to take one small dog or cat kept in a bag for each ride, but only on weekends and public holidays.

(From left) SPCA Hong Kong deputy director of welfare Fiona Woodhouse, the MTR Corp’s Cheris Lee and pet owner Natalie Cheng at a press event on the rail giant’s trial run to allow pets on light rail trains. Photo: Elson Li
(From left) SPCA Hong Kong deputy director of welfare Fiona Woodhouse, the MTR Corp’s Cheris Lee and pet owner Natalie Cheng at a press event on the rail giant’s trial run to allow pets on light rail trains. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong bans passengers from using power banks during flights

Civil Aviation Department says new rule to come into effect on April 7.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong seeks developers for joint cross-border railway project to Shenzhen

Project is likely to include station on mainland side to ease congestion at existing Shenzhen Bay control point.

Accidents and personal safety

Elderly Hong Kong taxi driver injured after accelerating down Sai Kung slope

Police say 66-year-old accidentally accelerated, causing vehicle to drive down three-metre slope and leaving him with neck and back pains.

The incident occurred when the vehicle reached Sai Kung Sai Wan Road, near the High Island Reservoir. Photo: Facebook/Penny Ho
Hong Kong transport

Another Hong Kong flight cancelled as Heathrow Airport chaos drags on

‘This is an unprecedented situation, and we have not seen a closure of Heathrow on this scale for many years,’ British Airways CEO Sean Doyle says.

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Passengers at check-in counters in Hong Kong. Photo: Harvey Kong
Passengers at check-in counters in Hong Kong. Photo: Harvey Kong
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong driver arrested after crane hits overhead cable for light rail services

MTR Corp says services gradually resuming in Tin Shui Wai as damage is repaired following disruption.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay warns against travel to London after fire closes Heathrow

All Cathay flights scheduled to take off from London on Friday and land in Hong Kong on Saturday have been cancelled.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Hutchison stays mum on plan to sell port assets amid Panama spat, China rebuke

No event that might require disclosure was identified, Hutchison said, leaving the onus on shareholders to question the directors at its AGM on May 22.

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The entrance of the Balboa Port in Panama. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong tourism

‘Power bank fire’ on Hong Kong Airlines flight forces plane to divert to Fuzhou

Flight from Hangzhou with 168 passengers and crew safely diverted to Fuzhou after a fire in overhead compartment.

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A screengrab shows cabin crew members and passengers using drinks to put out the fire in the overhead locker. Photo: SCMP
A screengrab shows cabin crew members and passengers using drinks to put out the fire in the overhead locker. Photo: SCMP
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66 Hong Kong taxi drivers hit with demerit points since penalty system introduction

While no drivers have been disqualified for accumulating 15 demerit points, 49 had incurred 10 within the first 6 months.

Accidents and personal safety

Woman critically injured, 10 others hurt in Hong Kong bus crash

Double-decker bus smashes into a road barrier on a highway in Tai Po.

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Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines to launch routes to Zhangjiajie, Guilin

Carrier’s expansion, bringing mainland destinations to five, follows setback earlier this year when more than 100 flights were cancelled.

Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Photo: Xinhua
Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong drivers will have to pay to use CLP Power’s EV charging stations

Larger of the city’s two electricity suppliers says the move aligns with ‘market development’, ending 16 years of free service.

Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp notes ‘worries about odour, health issues on pet-friendly rides’

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

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No plans to split elderly into groups for HK$2 transport fare: Hong Kong minister

Chris Sun says concessionary fare will continue to be offered to residents aged 60 and above even as data shows younger users are costing taxpayers more.

The scheme currently provides a flat fare of HK$2 for those aged 60 or above. Photo: Edmond So
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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to accept popular mainland payment card from next week

Mainland Chinese visitors will be able to pay for most MTR trips by tapping China T-Union Card, which is used in over 300 cities across the border.

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Gates supporting the new function will display the China T-Union logo. Photo: Handout
Gates supporting the new function will display the China T-Union logo. Photo: Handout
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep allowing power banks, after Singapore Airlines’ move

Fire on board an Air Busan plane earlier this year has sparked reassessment of rules for carry-on luggage among carriers.

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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific posts 1% rise in net profit to HK$9.9 billion

Company will propose second interim dividend payment of 49 HK cents a share, taking full-year payout to 69 cents.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp, KMB considering allowing commuters to bring pets on board

Sources say rail giant and bus firm are mulling policy for small animals, with MTR Corp to make decision sometime in first half of the year.

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Bus operator KMB has already introduced a service on select routes for owners travelling with their pets. Photo: SCMP
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