Hong Kong airport opens third runway; Cathay cargo is first commercial landing
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) officially opened its new, third runway on July 8, 2022, 10 months after…
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Hong Kong relaxes COVID-19 rules, dropping individual flight bans
Hong Kong has suspended its COVID-19 rule on temporarily banning individual flights from entering the region because it…
Two planes on the runway! ATC error behind Hong Kong 2017 incident
The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of Hong Kong said a controller’s lapse in concentration was behind a…
Greater Bay Airlines names new CEO to replace departing Algernon Yau
Hong Kong start-up Greater Bay Airlines has announced a leadership change, with its current chief executive departing for…
Cathay Pacific traffic figures remained sluggish in May 2022
Cathay Pacific passenger traffic continued to be sluggish in May 2022 despite the gradual easing of travel restrictions…
Qatar Airways Doha to HKG flights temporarily banned over positive COVID cases
It looks like Qatar Airways will not be flying to Hong Kong for the time being. The airline…
Lufthansa Cargo, Cathay Pacific add Swiss WorldCargo to air freight agreement
Lufthansa Cargo and Cathay Pacific have expanded their cargo partnership to include Swiss WorldCargo, which they say will…
Cathay Pacific to rehire staff thanks to improved demand
Hong Kong’s flag-carrier Cathay Pacific will rehire staff as part of its plan to increase flight number following…
Cathay eyes more flights, lower cash burn thanks to easing restrictions
Cathay Pacific says easing travel restrictions in Hong Kong are allowing it to add more flights and destinations,…
Cathay Pacific to resume Hong Kong – India flights from May 4, 2022
Cathay Pacific will resume direct commercial operations from Mumbai and Delhi to Hong Kong. The Hong Kong-based airline…
Cathay Pacific operated at under 2% of pre-COVID levels in March 2022
Cathay Pacific passenger traffic in March 2022 continued to be hindered by capacity reductions as well as travel…
Hong Kong removes flight ban from nine countries
Hong Kong has reopened borders for passengers arriving from Australia, Canada, France, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, the…
To avoid Russia, Cathay flight would be world’s longest passenger flight: report
Cathay Pacific is set to claim the title of world’s longest passenger flight by distance if it re-routes…
Hong Kong to ease travel restrictions from nine countries
Hong Kong will ease travel restrictions from nine countries – Australia, Canada, France, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines,…
Greater Bay Airlines uncertain about launch date: Reuters
Hong Kong’s new carrier Greater Bay Airlines, which had hoped to begin operations in summer 2021, has yet…
Cathay Pacific operated at 2% of pre-COVID levels in February 2022
Cathay Pacific passenger traffic in February 2022 continued to be hampered by travel restrictions and quarantine requirements in…
Cathay Pacific reduces 2021 losses but tighter restriction hamper start to 2022
Cathay Pacific reduced its annual losses in 2021, but the tougher Omicron restrictions have made for a tough…
HK temporarily suspends SQ Singapore-HongKong flights until March 2022
Flights from Singapore to Hong Kong with Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) are temporarily suspended from the 16th of…