https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/330113/feed Hong Kong Airlines was founded in 2007. It offers passenger and cargo services. It is the third biggest carrier based in Hong Kong. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Leopold Chen Leopold Chen A flight bound for Okinawa returned to Hong Kong airport on Sunday morning after its landing gear was suspected to have failed to fully retract after take-off. Hong Kong Airlines said the crew of flight HX676, which departed at 8.57am, decided to return to ensure safety, in line with standard procedures. “[The flight] encountered a suspected incomplete landing gear retraction issue after take-off,” the airline said. The aircraft landed safely at 10am, with no injuries reported on board. The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369690/flight-okinawa-diverts-back-hong-kong-after-suspected-landing-gear-fault?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369690/flight-okinawa-diverts-back-hong-kong-after-suspected-landing-gear-fault?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:47:37 +0000 Xinlu Liang Xinlu Liang Airports in China’s Zhejiang and Fujian provinces remained on high alert for potential delays and cancellations as Typhoon Saudel approached landfall on Wednesday, after multiple flights were cancelled in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Saudel, which entered the East China Sea early on Wednesday morning, prompted the cancellation of 16 flights at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport. Affected carriers included Peach, China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux and Thai Lion Air. Hong Kong Airlines fully cancelled... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/science/article/3365279/chinas-coastal-regions-high-alert-typhoon-saudel-cancels-flights-ferries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/science/article/3365279/chinas-coastal-regions-high-alert-typhoon-saudel-cancels-flights-ferries?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:39:33 +0000 Wynna Wong,Lo Hoi-ying Wynna Wong,Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong holidaymakers in Okinawa on Friday contended with depleted supermarket shelves, potential power cuts and violent weather as Typhoon Dolphin shut the Japanese island’s main airport and disrupted every direct flight home. Social media images shared by Hong Kong-linked travel accounts showed empty bread shelves and torrential rain sweeping parts of the popular destination, although travellers said conditions varied significantly across the island. Hong Kong travel account Papa Traveller... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363357/typhoon-dolphin-hongkongers-stuck-okinawa-prepare-low-supplies-power-cuts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363357/typhoon-dolphin-hongkongers-stuck-okinawa-prepare-low-supplies-power-cuts?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:59:14 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen The likelihood of a typhoon warning signal being issued in Hong Kong over the weekend is low, as Tropical Cyclone Kujira is set to weaken under the influence of Dolphin, but airlines nonetheless cancelled at least 22 flights between the city and Japan. The Observatory said early on Wednesday that Tropical Cyclone Kujira, meaning “whale” in Japanese, would linger over the central part of the South China Sea near the Philippine island of Luzon. It would maintain a distance of about 700km (435... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3363005/typhoon-signal-unlikely-hong-kong-over-weekend-least-18-flights-japan-axed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3363005/typhoon-signal-unlikely-hong-kong-over-weekend-least-18-flights-japan-axed?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:26:11 +0000 Eric Jiang,Vivian Au Eric Jiang,Vivian Au About 2,000 passengers were stranded overnight at Hong Kong International Airport as Typhoon Noul battered the city, with some dismayed by their disrupted journeys while others complained about hotel room rates that had risen to HK$2,000 (US$255) to HK$3,000 per night. In the airport’s departure hall, nearly all the chairs were occupied on Sunday morning, with some passengers sitting on luggage trolleys. Many slept on benches, while others anxiously checked the status of flights on their... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361875/2000-passengers-stranded-overnight-hong-kong-airport-due-typhoon-noul?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361875/2000-passengers-stranded-overnight-hong-kong-airport-due-typhoon-noul?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:56:28 +0000 Connor Mycroft,Olga Wong,Lam Ka-sing Connor Mycroft,Olga Wong,Lam Ka-sing The Hong Kong Observatory has lowered the storm signal to No 8, six hours after issuing the No 9 warning, with Typhoon Noul skirting as close as 80km (50 miles) to the northeast of the city. More than 410 flights and 150 high-speed train services were cancelled while the Home Affairs Department said that it had opened 29 shelters in anticipation of the approaching typhoon, Hong Kong’s first major storm of the year. “Noul is moving northwestward steadily, skirting about 80km to the northeast of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/article/3361817/t3-signal-expected-between-1pm-and-3pm-saturday-classes-be-suspended?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/article/3361817/t3-signal-expected-between-1pm-and-3pm-saturday-classes-be-suspended?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:25:13 +0000 Elizabeth Cheung,Veronica Qi Elizabeth Cheung,Veronica Qi Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will raise fuel surcharges by up to 41 per cent on most passenger flights from August, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline said on Friday that the higher passenger and cargo fuel surcharges would take effect on August 1, following a brief period of declines after prices peaked in April. “This is the first increase to passenger and cargo fuel surcharges since April, and levels remain below their peak in that month,” Cathay... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361713/cathay-raise-passenger-fuel-surcharges-41-amid-middle-east-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3361713/cathay-raise-passenger-fuel-surcharges-41-amid-middle-east-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:22:52 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft More than 130 flights between Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China and Japan have been cancelled, while 10 high-speed rail services have been suspended as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China’s east coast. Hong Kong International Airport’s webpage showed that 64 inbound flights and 71 outbound flights were cancelled on Saturday, with more than half scheduled to travel between the city and Taipei. Services between Hong Kong and Kaohsiung, Shanghai and Hangzhou were cancelled, while a handful of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3360218/typhoon-bavi-more-130-flights-connecting-hong-kong-region-axed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3360218/typhoon-bavi-more-130-flights-connecting-hong-kong-region-axed?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:16:30 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Dozens of outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China and Japan scheduled for later this week have been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Bavi, with some local carriers offering special arrangements for affected passengers. A South China Morning Post check found that more than 40 flights – operated by Cathay Pacific Airways, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines, Greater Bay Airlines and EVA Air – had been cancelled and 10 delayed to Sunday. The affected routes span destinations ranging from... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3359975/super-typhoon-bavi-dozens-hong-kong-flights-cancelled-storm-nears-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3359975/super-typhoon-bavi-dozens-hong-kong-flights-cancelled-storm-nears-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:35:32 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Rocket launches in Kazakhstan are being pitched to Hong Kong travellers, as some Central Asian travel operators make their debut at the city’s flagship travel expo ahead of new direct flights to the region. Six Kazakhstan-based operators set up booths under the theme “Visit Almaty” at the 40th International Travel Expo, the annual event running from June 11 to 14 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Despite the conflict in the Middle East affecting global tourism, the 2026 edition... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3356765/almaty-orbit-kazakhstan-woos-hong-kong-travellers-rocket-launches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3356765/almaty-orbit-kazakhstan-woos-hong-kong-travellers-rocket-launches?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:49 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau More Hong Kong carriers including Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Airlines cancelled or rescheduled flights to Japan on Wednesday as Typhoon Jangmi headed towards Tokyo. Cathay, the city’s flag carrier, cancelled six scheduled flights between Hong Kong and Japan, affecting routes to and from Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya on Wednesday. The airline said it had notified all affected customers and rebooked them onto alternative flights, waiving all rebooking and re-routing fees. “We are closely... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3355802/more-hong-kong-airlines-cancel-flights-typhoon-jangmi-bears-down-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3355802/more-hong-kong-airlines-cancel-flights-typhoon-jangmi-bears-down-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:38:24 +0000 Jeffie Lam Jeffie Lam Hong Kong will relaunch direct flights to Almaty in Kazakhstan in the first quarter of next year, the city’s leader has revealed as he vowed to push for visa-free access to the Central Asian country for up to 30 days. Confirming a South China Morning Post report, Cathay Pacific Airways on Tuesday said it would operate the services to Almaty – Kazakhstan’s commercial and cultural capital – three flights per week with an Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355653/hong-kong-relaunch-direct-flights-kazakhstans-almaty-first-quarter-2027?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355653/hong-kong-relaunch-direct-flights-kazakhstans-almaty-first-quarter-2027?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:51:35 +0000 Jeffie Lam Jeffie Lam A lack of direct flights has been a bugbear to Hong Kong and Kazakhstan forging closer ties but with the city’s leader now in Astana and hints of incentives on the table, hopes are rising for a breakthrough. It is understood that a Hong Kong-based airline is now exploring launching such flights up to three times a week, but the details are being ironed out. Asel Suankulova, managing director of Kazakh Invest’s Investment Promotion and Marketing Department, told the South China Morning Post that... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355604/hong-kong-leaders-visit-set-unlock-kazakh-flights-incentives-eyed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355604/hong-kong-leaders-visit-set-unlock-kazakh-flights-incentives-eyed?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:30:05 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The opening of an expanded second passenger terminal at Hong Kong International Airport has rightly been hailed as a milestone in the city’s journey to bolster its role as a global aviation hub. It was encouraging to see praise from passengers using Terminal 2 on its first full day of operations yesterday. Operators must now remain agile in planning further enhancements to ensure the facility remains world-class. The opening marks the official completion of the airport’s HK$141.5 billion... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3355016/terminal-2-relaunch-global-aviation-hub-milestone-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3355016/terminal-2-relaunch-global-aviation-hub-milestone-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 May 2026 22:46:04 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen More than 4,000 passengers were expected to use the expanded second terminal at Hong Kong International Airport on its first day of operation on Wednesday, a launch the managing authority described as smooth Some passengers praised Terminal 2 for its efficiency but said that more convenient boarding arrangements were needed. Hong Kong Airlines became the first – and so far only – carrier to use the upgraded terminal, with 36 flights scheduled to depart throughout the day. Fourteen more airlines... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3354961/passengers-praise-efficiency-hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-opens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3354961/passengers-praise-efficiency-hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-opens?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 May 2026 00:02:21 +0000 Edith Lin Edith Lin The expanded second passenger terminal at Hong Kong International Airport is set to open its doors to travellers on Wednesday, offering 25 new shopping and dining options. While travellers must still take an autonomous people mover to Terminal 1 for departures after checking in at Terminal 2, the revamped facility promises a number of conveniences. The South China Morning Post explores how travellers can make the most of the dining and shopping options. 1. What dining options are available? The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3354670/what-eat-and-buy-hong-kong-airports-revamped-terminal-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3354670/what-eat-and-buy-hong-kong-airports-revamped-terminal-2?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 May 2026 08:30:15 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong authorities have approved 820 additional flights and fast-tracked 4,100 adjustment applications to help airlines respond to sudden surges in passenger and cargo demand amid the Middle East war. “We are actively engaging airlines to encourage them to deploy extra cargo capacity to connect Hong Kong International Airport with destinations currently experiencing service shortfalls due to the Middle East situation,” Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan told the Legislative... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3354192/hong-kong-adds-820-extra-flights-ease-disruption-middle-east-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3354192/hong-kong-adds-820-extra-flights-ease-disruption-middle-east-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 May 2026 06:01:35 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 will reopen later this month, with several airlines to relocate their check-in operations from Terminal 1 as part of expansion plans linked to the three-runway system. The phased move, starting on May 27, will mainly involve regional and low-cost carriers, including HK Express and AirAsia group airlines. Terminal 2 was reconfigured under the airport’s three-runway system project. Here is what travellers need to know. 1. Which airlines are moving to Terminal 2? The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353809/what-do-travellers-need-know-when-hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-opens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353809/what-do-travellers-need-know-when-hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-opens?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 May 2026 09:29:04 +0000 Denise Tsang Denise Tsang Hong Kong is counting down to the “milestone” launch of the reconfigured second terminal at the airport on May 27, which will feature technology-led services to ease bottlenecks, the city’s transport minister has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that Terminal 2 was ready to serve travellers, highlighting new technologies that would streamline departures. The managing Airport Authority expects the revamped terminal to handle about 8 million passenger trips... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353804/tech-features-hong-kongs-terminal-2-enable-efficient-departures-transport-chief?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353804/tech-features-hong-kongs-terminal-2-enable-efficient-departures-transport-chief?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 May 2026 06:52:38 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will move forward its boarding gate closure times by five minutes and will start boarding passengers five minutes earlier to help ensure on-time departures. The airline said on Thursday that, from June 1, its boarding gates at Hong Kong International Airport would close 15 minutes before departure. The carrier’s boarding time will also be brought forward by five minutes. Cathay explained that late-arriving or no-show passengers were a key cause of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3353538/cathay-pacific-shortens-hong-kong-boarding-gate-closure-times-5-minutes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3353538/cathay-pacific-shortens-hong-kong-boarding-gate-closure-times-5-minutes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 May 2026 07:36:39 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Budget carrier HK Express will cut its fuel surcharge on flights departing Hong Kong to overseas destinations by 12.8 per cent from May 16, reducing the fee by HK$50 (US$6.38) to HK$339 per leg, the airline has said. The reduction, revealed on its website on Wednesday, excludes mainland China routes, and follows lower fuel prices amid the Middle East war. The budget carrier of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways also said the surcharge for inbound medium-haul journeys, such as those departing... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3353443/hk-express-cuts-surcharge-128-fuel-prices-ease-amid-mideast-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3353443/hk-express-cuts-surcharge-128-fuel-prices-ease-amid-mideast-war?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 May 2026 10:30:49 +0000 Ambrose Li,Wynna Wong Ambrose Li,Wynna Wong Hong Kong traveller Mr Lau is among those turning to high-speed rail trips or flights to mainland China after being deterred from international air travel by rising costs, particularly fuel surcharges, as war in the Middle East rages. The 34-year-old, who was travelling to neighbouring Guangzhou with his wife for a three-day trip on a high-speed train on Friday, said he had done some calculations since airlines’ fuel surcharges rose, noting that a return train trip between the two cities cost... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349064/hong-kong-tourists-choose-safety-affordability-trips-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349064/hong-kong-tourists-choose-safety-affordability-trips-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:32:30 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Wynna Wong,Theodora Yu Matthew Cheng,Wynna Wong,Theodora Yu More than 685,000 residents left Hong Kong as the Easter break got under way on Friday, even as some said ongoing geopolitical tensions had made them more cautious about drawing up future travel plans. An industry leader noted that more Hongkongers had chosen to travel to mainland China, with the ongoing war in the Middle East disrupting air traffic and prompting local airlines to raise fuel surcharges. Immigration statistics for Friday showed that 685,149 residents had left Hong Kong as of 9pm,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348874/hongkongers-opt-mainland-chinese-tours-during-easter-amid-middle-east-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348874/hongkongers-opt-mainland-chinese-tours-during-easter-amid-middle-east-war?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:58:57 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Air passengers departing from Hong Kong have said they were unaware of a new rule limiting the number of power banks they can carry to two, with few reminder signs visible at the airport on the first day of its enforcement on Sunday. The concerns were raised after Hong Kong International Airport announced on Saturday night that departing passengers were restricted to carrying no more than two power banks each on flights. Citing new regulations from the International Civil Aviation Organization... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3348275/hong-kong-passengers-caught-guard-new-airport-limit-2-power-banks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3348275/hong-kong-passengers-caught-guard-new-airport-limit-2-power-banks?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:24:51 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying,Natalie Wong Lo Hoi-ying,Natalie Wong Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will increase its fuel surcharge for all flights by 34 per cent from April – the second increase in two weeks – citing “considerable pressure” as the war in the Middle East affects oil prices. The airline said on Thursday that considering the scale of recent surges in jet fuel prices, its fuel hedging measures were “insufficient” to mitigate and recover the cost. Fuel accounted for around 30 per cent of its operating costs last year, it said. From... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348004/cathay-increase-fuel-surcharge-all-flights-34-april?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348004/cathay-increase-fuel-surcharge-all-flights-34-april?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:34:06 +0000 Ralph Jennings Ralph Jennings Surging jet fuel prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran are pushing global airlines including Chinese carriers to raise fares, with an industry leader warning that prices could rise by up to 9 per cent if the energy crisis continues. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and at least two private Chinese carriers are among a growing list of global airlines that have raised fares since US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28. Global airfares could rise by 8 to 9 per cent if fuel... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3347330/airfares-rise-china-and-beyond-amid-gulf-oil-shock-9-increases-feared?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3347330/airfares-rise-china-and-beyond-amid-gulf-oil-shock-9-increases-feared?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:00:08 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The fallout from the American-Israeli war against Iran is worsening as the world economy faces mounting inflationary pressure caused by energy supply disruption. Export-driven economies in Asia are especially exposed and need to take immediate measures to counter the impact of supply shortages. Hong Kong has, to an extent, been shielded by the enormous Chinese economy, but it is not entirely immune. Some local industry insiders have warned that rising fuel prices may have to be passed on to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3346485/hong-kong-should-work-ensure-steady-fuel-supply-amid-war-iran?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3346485/hong-kong-should-work-ensure-steady-fuel-supply-amid-war-iran?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:15:09 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Cathay Pacific Airways posting a third consecutive year of profits was welcome proof the Hong Kong flag carrier has stayed the course to rebuild a solid foundation after pandemic turbulence. After emerging from those dark financial clouds, it must now nimbly navigate the next economic storm – an increasingly unpredictable era of global volatility. Net profit climbed 9.5 per cent to HK$10.82 billion (US$1.38 billion) in 2025, driven by the carrier’s 27 per cent surge in passenger numbers and a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3346467/cathay-pacific-must-remain-vigilant-navigate-new-turbulence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3346467/cathay-pacific-must-remain-vigilant-navigate-new-turbulence?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:45:08 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft Greater Bay Airlines will more than double its fuel surcharge on certain routes starting next week, becoming the last Hong Kong passenger carrier to raise prices as war rages in the Middle East. The airline announced on Friday it would raise prices due to “surging fuel costs”, with the change taking effect on March 18. The surcharge on the carrier’s flights originating from Hong Kong for all destinations except mainland China and the Maldives will increase by 104 per cent, from HK$142 (US$18) to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346454/greater-bay-airlines-raise-fuel-surcharges-joining-hong-kong-rivals-costs-soar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346454/greater-bay-airlines-raise-fuel-surcharges-joining-hong-kong-rivals-costs-soar?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:18:47 +0000 Leopold Chen,Harvey Kong Leopold Chen,Harvey Kong Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm HK Express will double their fuel surcharges next week, following a similar move by another Hong Kong carrier amid rising oil prices driven by conflict in the Middle East. The city’s flag carrier said on Thursday the increase would apply to tickets issued on March 18 or later. “The price of jet fuel has approximately doubled since March amid the latest developments in the Middle East,” Cathay said, citing the surge as the reason for the higher... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346338/cathay-pacific-nearly-double-fuel-surcharge-wednesday-costs-surge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346338/cathay-pacific-nearly-double-fuel-surcharge-wednesday-costs-surge?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:49:40 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing Cathay Pacific Airways’ net profit climbed by 9.5 per cent to HK$10.82 billion (US$1.39 billion) in 2025, driven by increased capacity and robust cargo demand, but the Hong Kong flag carrier has warned of higher fuel surcharges due to conflict in the Middle East, ongoing supply chain disruptions and inflated costs. Cathay Group chairman Patrick Healy said on Wednesday that the results marked the airline’s third consecutive year of profits. But he cautioned that global geopolitical tensions were... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346177/cathay-posts-95-rise-profit-hk1082-billion-warns-geopolitical-risks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346177/cathay-posts-95-rise-profit-hk1082-billion-warns-geopolitical-risks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:45:46 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong Airlines will raise its fuel surcharges by up to 35.2 per cent from Thursday amid soaring oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, becoming the first local carrier to do so. The airline announced on its website on Tuesday that fuel surcharges on tickets issued on or after March 12 would increase. Travellers on flights between Hong Kong and the Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal will face the sharpest increases, with charges rising 35.2 per cent from HK$284 (US$36) to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346054/hong-kong-airlines-raise-fuel-surcharges-35-amid-oil-price-surge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346054/hong-kong-airlines-raise-fuel-surcharges-35-amid-oil-price-surge?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:35:33 +0000 Wynna Wong,Jess Ma Wynna Wong,Jess Ma Airfares from Hong Kong to European, South American and even some Asian destinations have surged amid the latest geopolitical tensions, according to industry insiders, especially on routes that typically transit through Middle Eastern aviation hubs. A check by the South China Morning Post found that airfares to such destinations had roughly tripled from Tuesday, days after the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran, triggering retaliatory action from the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3345571/sky-high-jump-airfares-hong-kong-europe-americas-even-asian-cities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3345571/sky-high-jump-airfares-hong-kong-europe-americas-even-asian-cities?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:49:24 +0000 Oscar Liu,Jess Ma Oscar Liu,Jess Ma The number of Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East and seeking help from immigration authorities has risen to more than 580 as the US-Israel war on Iran escalates, while local flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended flight suspensions to Dubai and Saudi capital Riyadh until next Saturday. A spokesman for the Immigration Department said officers had received inquiries from 585 residents as of 5pm on Tuesday, with four having successfully left the region. “The rest of the Hongkongers... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345207/us-israel-war-iran-disrupts-54-hong-kong-mideast-flights-airspace-remains-closed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345207/us-israel-war-iran-disrupts-54-hong-kong-mideast-flights-airspace-remains-closed?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:00:50 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu Some Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East following a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran have called for greater help from the Chinese embassy and the Hong Kong government, as others consider travelling by road to another city to fly back home. As of Tuesday, at least 585 residents were stranded in the region, immigration authorities said. On social media, some residents wrote they had been unable to contact the Chinese consulate in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by phone and had to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3345197/we-want-go-home-hongkongers-trapped-mideast-call-more-official-help?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3345197/we-want-go-home-hongkongers-trapped-mideast-call-more-official-help?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:00:37 +0000 Oscar Liu,Jeffie Lam,Lo Hoi-ying Oscar Liu,Jeffie Lam,Lo Hoi-ying US-Israeli strikes on Iran have grounded at least 47 flights between Hong Kong and the Middle East, with flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways suspending its Dubai services until Thursday and immigration authorities reporting 432 residents are stranded in the region. The Airport Authority said that as of 9pm on Monday, 14 passenger flights were cancelled and one was delayed, with at least 12 more axed for Tuesday. Cathay also announced on Monday that it would suspend its Riyadh flights until... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3345067/cathay-pacific-halts-dubai-flights-until-thursday-amid-us-israeli-attack-iran?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3345067/cathay-pacific-halts-dubai-flights-until-thursday-amid-us-israeli-attack-iran?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:41:29 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial A date has been set for a new era of Hong Kong aviation history to take off. On May 27, the airport’s HK$141.5 billion (US$18.1 billion) three-runway expansion will wrap up with the full opening of its redeveloped second terminal. Completion of the decade-long project sends a powerful message to the world that the air transport hub has turned a page after years struggling with economic woes deepened by civil unrest and the pandemic. Hong Kong International Airport is back – and bigger, smarter... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3344110/hong-kong-airports-second-terminal-will-help-city-reach-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3344110/hong-kong-airports-second-terminal-will-help-city-reach-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:45:16 +0000 Natalie Wong Natalie Wong Hong Kong International Airport’s second terminal, set to fully open in May, is projected to serve 15 million travellers by the end of this year, with a midterm goal of increasing capacity to 30 million. The target was revealed by Rock Chen Chung-nin, lawmaker and board member of the Airport Authority, who said on Friday that the 15 airlines scheduled to operate from the terminal would primarily be budget and newer carriers flying short-haul routes. The carriers would include Hong Kong Airlines,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/article/3344090/hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-projected-serve-15-million-travellers-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/article/3344090/hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-projected-serve-15-million-travellers-year?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:25:39 +0000 Danny Mok Danny Mok A Hong Kong Airlines flight was among three aircraft forced to circle above Taoyuan airport in Taiwan and issue mayday distress calls over fuel concerns after a runway closure disrupted arrivals. In reply to the South China Morning Post on Monday, the airline said the crew of flight HX260 from Hong Kong to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport had requested a priority landing on safety grounds. According to audio clips circulating online, the cabin crew made three mayday calls at around 7pm on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342961/hong-kong-airlines-plane-issues-mayday-call-amid-runway-closure-taipei?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342961/hong-kong-airlines-plane-issues-mayday-call-amid-runway-closure-taipei?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:33:26 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong police have arrested a man after finding an extendable baton in his checked luggage bound for the United States, marking the second discovery of an unauthorised weapon in airline baggage this week. The force received a report on Friday after airport security staff made the find, prompting officers to arrest the 62-year-old local man. “Preliminary investigations showed that the man had hidden a suspected extendable baton, an unauthorised weapon, in his checked suitcase,” a police... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337884/hong-kong-man-arrested-after-extendable-baton-found-us-bound-luggage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337884/hong-kong-man-arrested-after-extendable-baton-found-us-bound-luggage?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:36:00 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Hong Kong has signed aviation agreements with seven countries – mostly in Latin America – to expand its global reach and make better use of the airport’s three-runway system, according to a senior official. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Tuesday revealed that the government had signed deals with the Latin American countries of Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru and Cuba, along with Poland in Europe and Togo in West Africa, over the past two months. The new deals add to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3335729/hong-kong-signs-aviation-deals-7-countries-expand-global-network?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3335729/hong-kong-signs-aviation-deals-7-countries-expand-global-network?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:30:57 +0000 Ng Kang-chung Ng Kang-chung A Hong Kong student delegation has pulled out of a regional exchange programme in Japan next month amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Tokyo. The Education Bureau confirmed on Saturday that Hong Kong would withdraw from this year’s Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Programme, citing safety concerns. “In light of the recent increase in attacks on Chinese citizens in Japan and to ensure the safety of teachers and students, the Hong Kong delegation has,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3333793/hong-kong-student-delegation-opts-out-japan-exchange-programme-amid-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3333793/hong-kong-student-delegation-opts-out-japan-exchange-programme-amid-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:27:39 +0000 Julian Ryall Julian Ryall The number of Japanese travellers to Hong Kong jumped more than 32 per cent for the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2024, an encouraging sign of recovery for tourism authorities in the Chinese city seeking to draw more visitors from the Land of the Rising Sun. Between January and July, 395,375 Japanese travelled to Hong Kong, a healthy 32.2 per cent increase on the same period last year. This figure is still, however, slightly more than 46 per cent down on arrivals in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3327074/japanese-flock-hong-kong-lured-nostalgic-kawaii-appeal-pandas-labubu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3327074/japanese-flock-hong-kong-lured-nostalgic-kawaii-appeal-pandas-labubu?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Sep 2025 02:00:17 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Eager travellers, undeterred by an announcement that outbound flights would not resume until 6am on Thursday, headed to Hong Kong International Airport as Severe Typhoon Ragasa moved away from the city. With all flights suspended until midnight, the Airport Authority said it expected the airport would be very busy. It anticipated later handling about 1,000 flights. It would take about two days to clear the backlog of flights, as 140,000 passengers were affected on Tuesday and Wednesday, the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3326722/hong-kong-airport-braces-ragasa-backlog-140000-passengers-affected?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3326722/hong-kong-airport-braces-ragasa-backlog-140000-passengers-affected?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:56:19 +0000 Wynna Wong,Jiang Chuqin Wynna Wong,Jiang Chuqin Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 8 warning signal at 2.20pm on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears, with authorities calling on members of the public with long journeys home to start making their moves. At 12pm, Ragasa, which is expected to bring hurricane-force winds with speeds of up to 230km/h (143mph) and thunderstorms, was estimated to be about 420km southeast of Hong Kong. The forecaster said that it would upgrade the No 3 signal to No 8 at 2.20pm as local winds would... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3326471/we-shall-brave-storm-john-lee-says-hong-kong-high-level-readiness-ragasa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3326471/we-shall-brave-storm-john-lee-says-hong-kong-high-level-readiness-ragasa?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:38:27 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Travellers have started preparing for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Ragasa, with some arriving at Hong Kong International Airport up to two days early on Monday to reschedule flights as all local airlines announced cancellations of most departures starting Tuesday evening. At least 700 flights are set to be cancelled by Hong Kong’s four airlines alone, due to Ragasa – a Filipino word meaning rapid or fast action. Hannah Li and Kirill Bordashevich, both in their 20s, were among hundreds of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3326413/passengers-rush-rearrange-flights-hong-kong-airport-ragasa-approaches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3326413/passengers-rush-rearrange-flights-hong-kong-airport-ragasa-approaches?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:17:09 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng The emergency exit door and inflatable evacuation slide of a Hong Kong Airlines plane were triggered “inadvertently” after landing in Osaka on Sunday, causing no injuries but delaying the return flight for 70 passengers. The Civil Aviation Department said in a response to the Post that it had requested Hong Kong Airlines to submit a report regarding the incident, and would continue to follow up with the airline. The carrier said on Monday it had reported the incident on flight HX612, which... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3326351/emergency-exit-slide-hong-kong-airlines-plane-triggered-after-landing-osaka?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3326351/emergency-exit-slide-hong-kong-airlines-plane-triggered-after-landing-osaka?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:07:03 +0000 Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong readers now get 50 per cent off their first year of subscription until September 21, 2025. Hong Kong authorities are bracing for “serious threats” posed by the looming Super Typhoon Ragasa, which is expected to bring hurricane-force winds with speeds of up to 220km/h (137mph) in coming days, potentially breaking a record set during Saola in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3326280/ragasa-set-bring-winds-210km/h-hong-kong-higher-2017s-typhoon-hato?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3326280/ragasa-set-bring-winds-210km/h-hong-kong-higher-2017s-typhoon-hato?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Sep 2025 02:38:21 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong airport’s revamped second terminal will open in stages from September 23 as part of the city’s efforts to raise its game as an international aviation hub, with a coach hall debuting first. The Post unpacks what passengers can expect at Terminal 2. 1. What comes first at Terminal 2? The first phase of operations at the expanded Terminal 2 involves a reconfigured coach hall opening. The hall is a covered area with 41 parking spaces for limousines, tour buses and cross-boundary and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3323769/hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-reopening-stages-heres-what-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3323769/hong-kong-airports-terminal-2-reopening-stages-heres-what-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:50:59 +0000 SCMP’s Asia desk SCMP’s Asia desk An airport in Japan’s Kagawa prefecture is still struggling to lure back tourists, particularly those from Hong Kong, a month after a viral manga prediction about a massive earthquake came and went without incident. At a meeting of the Takamatsu Airport Utilisation Review Council on Monday, officials said the number of passengers flying from Hong Kong to the airport had plunged following rumours of a “megaquake” and had yet to recover, according to local broadcaster KSB. None of the flights... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/week-asia/people/article/3323506/japan-airport-still-reeling-loss-tourists-after-mangas-quake-prediction?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/week-asia/people/article/3323506/japan-airport-still-reeling-loss-tourists-after-mangas-quake-prediction?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:54:47 +0000