Hong Kong’s Cathay, HK Express axe flights as Super Typhoon Krathon nears Taiwan

More than 30 flights cancelled as storm forecast to hit major port city of Kaohsiung on Wednesday morning

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Krathon was expected to hit Kaohsiung on Wednesday morning, then work its way across the centre of Taiwan heading northeast. Photo: EPA-EFE

Published: 5:32pm, 1 Oct 2024Updated: 10:18pm, 1 Oct 2024

More than 30 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan, including ones operated by Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm HK Express, have been cancelled as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches the island.

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific said 17 flights would be cancelled between Tuesday and Thursday. Seven were return flights between the city and Kaohsiung, and three between Hong Kong and Taipei. Cathay said on Tuesday that all affected passengers had been notified and booked on alternative flights.

HK Express said it would cancel 12 flights between Hong Kong and Taichung, Taipei and Kaohsiung on Wednesday and Thursday.

The airline said affected passengers could rebook without additional charge or request a refund for the unused portions of their journey.

Hong Kong Airlines earlier announced the cancellation of at least two flights in anticipation of Krathon, the Taipei-bound HX284 and HX285, which were due to depart on Wednesday.

Passengers were advised to check the latest flight information before leaving for the airport.

Greater Bay Airlines said a return flight to Taipei was cancelled on Wednesday. Affected passengers can rebook within seven days or request a refund within 30 days from the original departure day. All the relevant fees will be waived.