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Cathay Pacific
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How did 3-year-old boy on Cathay flight from Hong Kong get served wine?
The Post explores how crew mistakenly served wine to three-year-old and steps passengers can take to safeguard against such mix-ups.
11 May 2025 - 10:14PM
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Cathay Pacific
How does Hong Kong’s Cathay stack up among regional airlines in punctuality?
8 May 2025 - 6:55PM
Cathay Pacific
Cargo business of Hong Kong’s Cathay ‘set for sharp decline amid Trump tariffs’
8 May 2025 - 8:07PM
Cathay Pacific
Cathay crew member mistakenly gives boy, 3, wine on Hong Kong-London flight
Mother says flag carrier apologised and offered a refund for the boy’s ticket but claims airline never gave a proper explanation.
7 May 2025 - 9:13PM
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Hong Kong transport
Greater Bay Airlines cancels Hong Kong-bound flight from Taipei after bird strike
Airline apologises and says it cancelled flight HB704’s return journey on Wednesday night to conduct safety checks.
1 May 2025 - 4:54PM
Hong Kong transport
No need for Hong Kong to reject Boeing aircraft deliveries, experts say
Hong Kong doesn’t have to follow mainland Chinese airlines, they say, arguing move could undermine its status as aviation hub.
27 Apr 2025 - 7:02PM
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Hong Kong transport
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Willing to pay extra for Hong Kong’s Airport Express? Are there cheaper options?
With the MTR Corporation aiming to increase fares, the Post considers alternatives in getting to and from the airport.
23 Apr 2025 - 8:55PM
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Cathay Pacific
Passenger traffic for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific grows by 19.8% in March
City’s flag carrier also says it is bracing for uncertainties in terms of cargo business amid sweeping US tariffs.
23 Apr 2025 - 7:14PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Hong Kong airport incident probe finds crew error caused runway closure
Freighter unintentionally taxied onto a paved area that had not yet been commissioned for operational use.
18 Apr 2025 - 1:20AM
Old Hong Kong
Recap
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The history of Hong Kong’s iconic airport Kai Tak and its dramatic landings
Relive the thrill of Kai Tak Airport, from hair-raising landings to the first jet arrival.
16 Apr 2025 - 10:23AM
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep power bank ban for aircrew, but vows layover option
Carrier says it is working with hotels to offer power banks, as there is no ‘feasible way’ to let aircrew bring them on board amid safety concerns.
10 Apr 2025 - 10:50PM
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Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong’s Cathay sets up task force amid Trump tariffs, trade war
Flag carrier’s CEO warns of disruptions to cargo business, increased costs and pressure on supply chains in ‘highly exposed’ sector.
10 Apr 2025 - 6:21PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong airport ranked first for immigration services; sixth best terminal
Singapore Changi Airport reclaims position as world’s best at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
10 Apr 2025 - 6:09PM
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong’s Cathay pays top bosses between 19% and 76.5% more amid strong profits
CEO Ronald Lam is highest paid with HK$14.15 million package, while chief of operations and service Alex McGowan enjoys steepest pay rise.
9 Apr 2025 - 10:46PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong considers additional tax exemptions for air transit travellers
City currently plans to raise air passenger departure tax to help address deficit, but lawmakers fear move may drive travellers elsewhere.
8 Apr 2025 - 8:53PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong probe finds cargo planes flew just 100 feet apart vertically
Expert says gap ‘very dangerous’ and well below normal 1,000 foot distance, as investigation describes incident as ‘serious’.
31 Mar 2025 - 8:14PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong Sevens: Cathay fly-past evokes fond memories of Kai Tak Airport
Contrasting reactions as visitors inside 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium unable to see plane except on live stream.
30 Mar 2025 - 11:18PM
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Aviation
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Aircraft parts hub a role worth landing for Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s reputation as an aviation centre can only grow as French aeronautic services firm seeks regional base.
30 Mar 2025 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong travel agencies may cancel Thailand tours in wake of earthquake
Hong Kong tour groups, involving fewer than 100 people, travelling in Thailand during the quake have been reported safe.
13 Apr 2025 - 8:51PM
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.
28 Mar 2025 - 1:23AM
Aviation
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Power banks a peril when used in the air
After a spate of fires believed to be linked to the devices, they may not longer be stowed in overhead bins or used on commercial flights.
27 Mar 2025 - 2:44AM
Hong Kong transport
Malaysia’s AirAsia to restrict power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban
Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.
26 Mar 2025 - 5:08PM
Hong Kong transport
Explainer
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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.
26 Mar 2025 - 5:07PM
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Hong Kong transport
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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.
25 Mar 2025 - 7:19PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Thai Airways passenger charged after HK$10,000 stolen from backpack
Victim stored HK$6,500 and 30,000 Philippine pesos in overhead compartment.
24 Mar 2025 - 7:35PM
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.
22 Mar 2025 - 11:03PM
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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.
21 Mar 2025 - 11:07PM
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Hong Kong economy
French firm eyes Hong Kong as base for Asia headquarters, aircraft parts hub
Elior, a subsidiary of Derichebourg Group, also calls on government to provide land and subsidies for training programmes.
24 Mar 2025 - 6:22PM
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