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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.
Passengers affected by flight disruptions queue at Hong Kong airport. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific halts Dubai flights until Thursday amid US-Israeli attack on Iran

Flag carrier also halts Riyadh route until Tuesday, with at least 37 Hong Kong-Middle East flights cancelled so far.

Hong Kong transport

Hongkong Post’s airmail services to 24 countries affected by strikes in Middle East

Hong Kong transport

Cathay passengers bemoan refund policies as US, Israel exchange strikes with Iran

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will help the city reach new heights

The expansion of the city’s airport is poised to reap dividends for passengers, aviation business partners and the regional economy.

On February 17, people walk through Hong Kong International Airport’s second terminal, which will be officially opened in late May. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks

Youcef Bennoui, 35, charged with criminal damage and must pay HK$5,000 and report daily to police as part of bail conditions.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27

Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity.

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Hong Kong

Video | Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.
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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest British tourist after airport check-in kiosks wrecked

Video clip captures departure hall chaos as man topples self-check-in kiosks and hits them repeatedly with stanchion before being arrested.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight

City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million.

Hong Kong tourism

Savvy Hongkongers book 9-day Lunar New Year break for festive trips across Asia

Immigration Department earlier forecast number of trips by residents and visitors alike would reach 11.38 million between February 14 and 23.

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Travellers wait in long queues to check in at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Elson Li
Accidents and personal safety

30 people evacuated at Hong Kong airport after fire breaks out

Two teams of firefighters called to scene after fire breaks out in a switch room.

Police said the location of the fire was close to boarding gate No 212. Photo: Handout
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025.

Cathay Pacific

‘Technical issue’ forces Hong Kong-bound Cathay flight to return to Kaohsiung

Flight CX449 returns to Taiwanese city on Sunday morning shortly after take-off, with passengers rebooked onto other flights.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firm, Elior Group sign deal to set up aircraft dismantling centre

But project’s launch depends on availability of a separate plot for recycling fuselages.

The Airport Engineering Training Centre in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Cathay Pacific

Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s Cathay go sky high with 27% increase

Cathay Pacific Airways and budget arm HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025 on the back of tourist growth.

A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong airport has recovered well from the pandemic

Readers discuss the competitiveness of HKIA, the impact of the medical fee hike, and the success of the high-speed rail link.

Hong Kong economy

Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade: expert

Mainland Chinese eVTOL leader AutoFlight will spread wings in Hong Kong amid global push into flying taxi market.

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Cathay Pacific

Air China’s HK$1.32 billion Cathay stake sale ‘tactical’: Hong Kong carrier CEO

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam also assures Air China will remain long-term strategic shareholder, as carrier unveils 80th anniversary events.

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam (fifth from right) has unveiled 80th anniversary events. Photo: Oscar Liu
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ranked fourth for ‘post-Covid air transit connectivity in Asia-Pacific’

Researchers in Taiwan assess competitive positions of 16 major hub airports in region before and after pandemic.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Plane recycling opens new horizons for Hong Kong aviation

A new training centre is set to provide technicians with a new range of skills and bring an industrial chain to Hong Kong.

China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s Comac to team up with China Eastern for bigger C919 variant, sources say

Comac’s stretched model, expected to be dubbed the C919-800, could target lucrative Asian routes and seat more than 200 passengers.

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A C919 jet operated by China Eastern Airlines takes off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on January 1. Photo: Xinhua
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific investigates wrong taxiway use at Manila airport

Carrier says it is cooperating with local authorities in probe into incident, which led to delays for two incoming planes.

Cathay Pacific says it is cooperating with local authorities regarding the incident involving flight CX918. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to become Asia’s leading aircraft recycling hub, John Lee vows

City leader says opening of Aircraft Engineering Training Centre is ‘major step’, adds hub will create ‘better-paid and high-skill jobs’.

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Hong Kong transport

Elior Group begins training workers for Hong Kong aircraft disassembly industry

Company leaders optimistic firm can secure land for operations by third quarter of 2026, but call for tax breaks to boost nascent industry.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong police arrest man over trying to open plane door on Cathay flight

Police officers board aircraft after it safely landed at Hong Kong airport, arrest man for allegedly violating Aviation Security Ordinance.

Cathay has said no crew members or passengers were injured in the incident. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong signs aviation deals with 7 countries to expand global reach

Transport chief Mable Chan says deals reached with mostly Latin American nations, while Airport Authority CEO calls for more investment to manage risks.

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Hong Kong International Airport. The Airport Authority’s CEO has pointed to continuous investment as a way to mitigate risks in an uncertain business environment. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Middle East

Opinion | Why Gulf region’s dreams of aviation domination are built on sand

While Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Istanbul’s plans are already aggressively ambitious, Saudi Arabia’s extravagant vision seems like something from fantasyland.

Cathay Pacific

Trailblazing female captain of Hong Kong’s Cathay juggles flights and motherhood

Candy Wu is first among carrier’s small but growing team of female pilots, who, like their male counterparts, must constantly update their skills.

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