Cathay Pacific shuts pilot base in Canada, hints more closures
On April 22, 2021, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific said it would close pilot bases in Canada as well…
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Hong Kong halts flights from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines
Starting from April 20, 2021, Hong Kong has imposed a 14-day travel ban on flights from India, Pakistan,…
Hong Kong – Singapore bubble hopes reignite for mid-May
Following the last-minute cancellation of the first attempt to set up a Hong Kong – Singapore quarantine-free travel…
Aircrew quarantine worsens Cathay Pacific travel figures in March
On April 16, 2021, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific announced that its traffic numbers in March 2021 decreased substantially…
Hong Kong Air Cargo bans VIVO smartphones after airport fire
After an airport fire possibly caused by lithium ion batteries, Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier bans the VIVO…
Hong Kong to impose aircrew quarantine despite opposition
To minimize the risks of spreading COVID-19, the Hong Kong government decided to move forward with a strict…
FedEx to relocate aircrew to avoid quarantine in Hong Kong?
The cargo air carrier FedEx Express is planning to temporarily relocate Hong Kong-based flight crews and their families…
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines applies for 104 route licenses
The new Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) has officially applied for the rights to operate 104 scheduled…
Aircrew quarantine could result in losses, Cathay warns
On January 25, 2021, Hong Kong flag-carrier Cathay Pacific warned that the government’s planned stringent quarantine restrictions for…
Hong Kong to impose new quarantine rules for air crew
To minimize the risks of spreading COVID-19, the Hong Kong government plans to impose strict quarantine rules and…
Emirates forced to pause flights to Hong Kong
Between January 9 and January 22, 2021, Emirates is pausing flights to Hong Kong following a directive from…
Cathay Pacific warns about “significantly higher” loss in H2
Hong Kong flag-carrier Cathay Pacific counts higher second-half loss than its record loss in first-half of 2020, as…
Cathay Pacific expat pilots find difficulty in obtaining work visas
Cathay Pacific expat pilots are finding difficulty in obtaining and renewing Hong Kong work permits, after the airline…
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble does not run as projected
Hong Kong and Singapore postponed their air travel bubble agreement for two weeks concerning the surge of COVID-19…
Hong Kong based Greater Bay Airlines hunts for aircraft
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is in search of leasing companies to obtain its first aircraft. The new Hong…
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble flights sell out
Announcement of Asia’s first travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong sparked the rise of bookings and led…
Will Hong Kong Airlines take over Cathay Dragon routes?
In Hong Kong, the aviation industry is having another issue to solve, after Cathay Pacific, the largest airline…
United, American suspend Hong Kong flights over crew testing
Hong Kong authorities imposed tighter coronavirus testing of incoming airline crews. Following the enforcement of new measures, both…