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Lawmakers question if Hong Kong’s transport system ready for Coldplay concerts

Legislators say tourism sector already coming up with holiday packages ahead of band’s arrival in April, but call for more transport options.

Legislators say tourism sector already coming up with holiday packages ahead of band’s arrival in April, but call for more transport options

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Hong Kong transport, catering firms urge government to keep labour import schemes

Man, 47, dies after being found unconscious on Dhaka-Hong Kong Cathay flight

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Mainland cyclist’s death sparks calls for Hong Kong road safety publicity boost

More mainland tourists have been opting for bike tours in Hong Kong with various routes promoted on popular social media platform Xiaohongshu.

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Hong Kong has many scenic routes but it is best to join local bike tours, experts say.⁠ Photo: Yik Yeung-man

What’s on in Hong Kong on National Day? Fireworks, shopping and free transport

Half-price film tickets, drone shows and free entry to major museums lined up for National Day celebrations.

Insurance for mainland-bound drivers in Hong Kong ‘only offers minimum coverage’

Plans offered by 12 Hong Kong insurance companies only cover the minimum limit of identical indemnity at 200,000 yuan but vary by 40 per cent.

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Hong Kong must halt or review scheme to bring in workers, unions say

Trade unions in transport, retail and aviation sectors say scheme is affecting local workforce.

The government launched the scheme last year to import workers for jobs in the construction, transport and aviation industries. Photo: Edmond So

Man, 71, hauled off flight at Hong Kong airport for ‘verbally abusing’ SIA crew

Singapore Airlines confirms passenger on board flight SQ897 was handed over to authorities at Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday.

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Editorial | Open southbound car travel with caution

While officials should explore ways to promote cross-border integration, the city’s limited space and traffic capacity must be taken into account.

Hong Kong’s Cathay completes repairs on A350 fleet after 90 flights axed

‘Serious’ engine fire on CX383 led to discovery of ‘first-of-its-kind problem’, also prompting Europe’s aviation regulator to demand checks.

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A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Outside In | Can Hong Kong bring its ‘ghost bridge’ back to life?

With the new Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link boosting prospects for the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong must move fast to improve transport links with nearby cities.

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Editorial | Right call by Hong Kong’s Cathay as it puts safety first in A350 engine drama

Rival airlines now following city carrier that grounded dozens of jets after finding fault in component.

Hong Kong probe prompts Europe to order A350 aircraft checks within month

European Union Aviation Safety Agency says checks of Airbus A350 aircraft ordered as precautionary measure.

An Airbus A350-1000. Cathay Pacific has 18 of the model of aircraft. Photo: Reuters

Explainer | What makes Yagi a ‘super typhoon’ and what should Hongkongers expect?

Yagi is expected to pass about 300km to the southwest of Hong Kong but that doesn’t mean you should take it lightly, experts warn.

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Hong Kong’s Central district on Thursday evening. Photo: Eugene Lee

Explainer | All you need to know about Hong Kong MTR, taxi and ferry services during Yagi

The Post lays out the latest typhoon arrangements of the city’s transport operators.

38 flights cancelled in Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Yagi approaches

Airport Authority says all flights will be rescheduled, with transport to be arranged from airport for passengers.

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How an engine fire forced Hong Kong’s Cathay to ground its A350 fleet

Sources and internal documents indicate multiple fuel lines in right engine were deformed, leading to leakage that caused fire.

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A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 is parked outside a hanger at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong’s Cathay axes 22 more flights over engine problem, taking total to 90

Company has identified 15 aircraft from 48-strong A350 fleet that had engine fuel lines requiring replacement

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Call for Rolls-Royce to explain A350 engine issue after Cathay flights axed

Manufacturer should advise whether other airlines need to inspect fleets and replace any faulty components, experts say.

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Hong Kong to screen out ‘undesirable’ travellers, says residents not affected

Authorities say the system, which will take a year to be implemented, will alert them of passengers such as potential asylum seekers.

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The new system will take a year to be implemented as it requires connecting with over 100 aircraft operators. Photo: Elson Li

Passengers complain about poor service after Hong Kong’s Cathay axes 48 flights

Travellers tell the Post they were informed of the cancellations at around 9.30pm on Monday.

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Cathay Pacific has said it will cancel 48 flights. Photo: Sam Tsang

Explainer | What should Hong Kong drivers know about road accidents involving animals?

After recent crashes where drivers have been hurt and animals killed, the Post looks at legal liabilities, insurance issues and best practices.

Aviation fans have whale of a time as Beluga plane makes first visit to Hong Kong

Airbus aircraft, which is specially designed to transport large-scale aeroplane’s components, causes stir online after making rare stop in city.

Hong Kong-bound Cathay Pacific flight aborts take-off in Taiwan after engine fire

Flames were seen bursting out from one of its engines as the plane was about to take off.

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Flight CX431, scheduled to depart after 11am on Saturday, was forced to return to the terminal after the failed take-off attempt. Photo: Facebook/Yunchan Liu

Hong Kong must better sync up policies with Macau, mainland China: Starry Lee

Starry Lee, who sits on NPC Standing Committee, says more policy coordination between jurisdictions aligns with spirit of third plenum.

A veteran Hong Kong politician has called for greater policy alignment between jurisdictions overseeing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong’s Cathay to buy back HK$1.53 billion in warrants issued to government

Warrants were part of financial rescue package government extended to keep airline afloat during pandemic.

Hong Kong urged to alter approach to scheme allowing mainland vehicles into city

Chinese commerce minister earlier called for restrictions to be overcome in the roll-out of the ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme.

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