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Latest news and updates on Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), which is operated by the Airport Authority Hong Kong, including coronavirus travel restrictions, and aviation and tourism issues that relate to the airport.
In March, Hong Kong customs arrested a 37-year-old technician and seized 39kg of suspected cocaine worth HK$33 million from a commercial building. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes 2.6 tonnes of drugs worth HK$1 billion in first quarter

More than 100 arrested in air-land-sea anti-narcotics operation, with 33 per cent increase in drug haul compared with same period in 2024.

Hong Kong transport

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong airport subcontractor charged by ICAC for allegedly exploiting workers

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
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Yacht haven: Hong Kong aims to be growth hub for leisure-boat industry

Government policies and planned marina will make the city a centre for the industry’s growth, experts say.

Hong Kong politics

Hongkong Post won’t accept US-bound parcels amid Trump tariff war

Postal service suspends land and sea delivery with immediate effect, while airmail packages will be turned away from April 27.

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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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Hong Kong’s flag carrier has told staff that on average more than one on-board incident involving the batteries occurs every week across the world. Photo: Jelly 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.

Northern Metropolis

Opinion | Why decision on a Northern Metropolis authority can’t be rushed

It all hinges on execution. Detailed public consultations will ensure any such authority serves both economic and society’s needs.

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Hong Kong society

Hero’s welcome for Hong Kong rescuers after return from quake-hit Myanmar

The 51-strong team met at Hong Kong airport by top officials including city leader John Lee and Myanmar’s consul general.

Hong Kong leader John Lee meets team members at Hong Kong airport. Photo: May Tse
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.

A Cathay Pacific Airways plane takes off from Hong Kong airport. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Family offices

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s soon-to-open art-storage facility is an incentive for family offices

The complex at Skytopia airport city will be ready this year or early next year and enhance Hong Kong’s role as an art-trading centre.

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’.

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
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.

Emergency services crew survey the site of a collapsed building in Bangkok which collapsed in the tremors caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. Photo: AFP
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong anti-corruption agency vows to quash bribery of imported workers

Previous case resulted in 23 convictions over alleged HK$6 million of bribes from 58 imported workers on the airport’s third-runway project.

Family offices

More measures on the way to attract family offices to Hong Kong, Paul Chan says

More exemptions for funds and enhanced concessions for family offices to make city appealing for wealthy investors to manage their fortunes.

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Hong Kong

The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, March 23-29

From a home-grown boba brand’s new Kennedy Town outpost to hearty sandwiches at LMO Freshly Baked, here’s this week’s hottest spots.

LMO Freshly Baked’s lunch offerings. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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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.

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Firefighters battle the blaze near London’s Heathrow Airport. Photo: AP
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.

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Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan says Hong Kong is capable of taking on a more important role in the aviation market. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong tourism

‘Power bank fire’ on Hong Kong Airlines flight forces plane to divert to Fuzhou

Flight from Hangzhou with 168 passengers and crew safely diverted to Fuzhou after a fire in overhead compartment.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over setting fires at 2 clothing stores in Hong Kong airport

Fire at first store was quickly put out by staff, but police investigation suggests second shop also targeted.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 14-16

Check out a blockbuster Picasso exhibition at M+, watch a Japanese foodie film, run with an ultra-marathon star and more this weekend.

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Wong Chun-kiu (second right) leads a running session at the AIA Vitality Hub in February, ahead of the Standard Chartered Marathon. Join his free coaching session this Saturday to step up your running game. Photo: Facebook/kiu.wongchunkiu
Hong Kong courts

Conditional discharge for pair who scuffled on Cathay Japan-Hong Kong flight

Hong Kong court releases Tsui Zi-kew, 32, and Zhang Xinyan, 60, on two-year bind-over order.

Defendant Zhang Xinyan leaves West Kowloon Court on Wednesday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs uncovers gold bars worth HK$46 million in Japan-bound shipment

Discovery marks largest gold bullion-smuggling case uncovered by the department.

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What to do in Hong Kong

Why golden trumpet trees attract Hong Kong photographers every spring

Native to Central and South America, the sunny yellow blossoms are a welcome sight in Hong Kong during early spring.

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