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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Hong Kong aviation, covering airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and freighter Air Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport.
Hong Kong Airlines has also said flight schedules between Hong Kong and Nagoya will be adjusted. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong flights to 2 Japanese cities cut over sluggish tourism and quake fears

Hong Kong Airlines says affected passengers can rebook for other destinations, while those opting for refunds will be offered travel vouchers.

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Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong Airlines to open routes to Urumqi, Melbourne after resolving debt woes

Crime in Hong Kong

Passenger arrested in Hong Kong for alleged theft on flight from Indonesia

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific says no plans to introduce single-pilot flights

Airbus has said automation and modern technology can replace role of second pilot on long-haul flights.

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Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has confirmed it has no plans to introduce single-pilot operations in the cockpit. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2 to open in stages from September

Terminal’s first facility to open will be its coach hall, which will put airport’s facilities for coaches and limousines under one roof.

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Hong Kong transport

China Airlines diverts Taiwan-Thailand flight to Hong Kong over abnormal signals

A social media user, who says he was on flight, posts that he kept hearing ‘what sounded like a dog barking’.

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Cathay Pacific

Can Hong Kong’s Cathay compete against rivals dishing out hefty bonuses?

Singapore Airlines offering profit-sharing bonus equivalent to 7.45 months’ pay, with Emirates staff also in line for eye-catching reward payout.

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At Cathay Pacific, new hires of cabin crew are paid a starting salary of HK$9,400 per month. Photo: May Tse
Cathay Pacific

Workers flee as thick smoke spews from Cathay headquarters in Hong Kong

Hundreds of employees evacuated to outdoor area at Cathay City on Lantau Island.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay vows to instil safety and reporting culture in cadet training

Carrier makes pledge as first batch of 34 cadet pilots graduate from its 80-week training programme.

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Cathay Pacific

Explainer | 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.

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A toddler was mistakenly served white wine instead of water on a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to London. Photo: Getty Images
Cathay Pacific

How does Hong Kong’s Cathay stack up among regional airlines in punctuality?

City’s flag carrier secures spot among top 10, edging out rival Singapore Airlines, which failed to make the list in April.

Cathay Group is expected to expand its global network to more than 100 destinations this year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific

Cargo business of Hong Kong’s Cathay ‘set for sharp decline amid Trump tariffs’

HSBC research report also says Hong Kong flag carrier’s full-year profits could be cushioned by lower jet fuel costs.

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.

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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.

A Greater Bay Airlines airplane taxis at Hong Kong airport. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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.

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A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport. In recent years, the airline has taken a greater interest in aircraft made by European aerospace corporation Airbus. Photo: Harvey Kong
Hong Kong transport

Explainer | 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.

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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.

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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.

The Siberia Airlines cargo plane caused a 90 minute runway closure at Hong Kong airport after unintentionally entering an area that had not yet been commissioned for operational use. Photo: Handout
Old Hong Kong

Recap | 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.

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.

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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.

Cathay Pacific has shared a letter with staff about setting up a task force amid tit-for-tat tariff moves by the US and China. Photo: May Tse
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.

Hong Kong International Airport. Organised by Skytrax, the awards were determined by votes cast by 13 million air travellers from more than 100 jurisdictions. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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.

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’.

Both planes took off from Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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The Airbus A350 plane performs a low-altitude fly-past over Victoria Harbour as part of celebrations for the100th anniversary of the old Kai Tak Airport, now the site of Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
Aviation

Editorial | 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.

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.

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