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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
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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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay sets up task force amid Trump tariffs, trade war

Hong Kong transport

MTR users urged to plan ahead with work reducing Tung Chung line Saturday night service

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s first electric ferry service soon to run 3 days a week

Service between North Point and Hung Hom or Kowloon City tested with four daily trips, can offer 52 without recharging at full operation.

Sun Ferry’s Xin Ming Zhu XXXIX, Hong Kong’s first electric passenger ferry, on the water in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Sun Ferry’s Xin Ming Zhu XXXIX, Hong Kong’s first electric passenger ferry, on the water in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay pays top bosses between 19% and 76.5% more amid strong profits

CEO Ronald Lam is highest paid with HK$14.15 million package, while chief of operations and service Alex McGowan enjoys steepest pay rise.

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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.

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Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific bans crew from taking power banks on flights

Aircrew decry the move as causing great inconvenience and a ‘double standard’ compared with rules for passengers.

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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has banned its pilots and cabin crew from carrying power banks on board flights. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has banned its pilots and cabin crew from carrying power banks on board flights. Photo: May Tse
Accidents and personal safety

3 injured in Hong Kong as 3-vehicle pile-up leads to tunnel closure

Taxi slams into another cab and cement mixer truck on Kwun Tong-bound slow lane of Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to expand transport services for Coldplay shows at Kai Tak Stadium

Expanded services will include new cross-border buses and more frequent train services along Tuen Ma and East Rail lines.

SCMP Highlights

ByteDance founder denies Singapore citizenship, Hong Kong cinemas: 7 highlights

From ByteDance founder’s citizenship status to Hong Kong cinemas closing, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Zhang Yiming, founder of ByteDance. Photo: Chinatopix Via AP
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong tunnel tolls under review after multimillion dollar losses

Shing Mun Tunnels forecast to post operating deficit of HK$52 million this financial year.

The Shing Mun Tunnels saw a deficit of HK$52 million in 2023-24. Photo: Google Maps
The Shing Mun Tunnels saw a deficit of HK$52 million in 2023-24. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong transport

Learn from test runs or no licence, minister tells Hong Kong premium taxi fleets

Transport minister Mable Chan says authorities to keep close eye on premium fleets to ensure they make consistent improvements by July deadline.

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Hong Kong transport

Launch of Hong Kong’s newest premium taxi fleet plagued by cancellations

Reporters, lawmaker try to hail ride via Joie app without success. Transport expert asks why premium taxis aren’t using centralised app.

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Hong Kong transport

Fleet of 200 new premium taxis hit the streets of Hong Kong

Company confident a higher level of service for its targeted customer base will be worth the longer wait times.

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A fleet of around 200 premium “JOIE” taxis has officially hit the streets of Hong Kong. Picture: Handout
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’.

Both planes took off from Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Elson Li
Both planes took off from Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong minister grilled over price of HK$330 million cross-border rail link

Lawmakers raise concerns over planned train route connecting Shenzhen’s Qianhai and Hong Kong’s Hung Shui Kiu under Northern Metropolis plan.

Accidents and personal safety

Restaurants close as Hong Kong’s Towngas repairs damaged water pipe, gas line

Towngas carrying out emergency repairs and is aiming to restore supply by Tuesday noon.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp freezes fares for first time since 2023 formula reform

The freeze takes into account affordability, company’s profitability and wage index for transport sector workers.

Crowds of passengers get on and off an MTR train at Sha Tin Station. Photo: Elson Li
Crowds of passengers get on and off an MTR train at Sha Tin Station. Photo: Elson Li
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, HK Express to boost flights to mainland this summer

Airlines will provide nearly 300 return flights weekly during the peak of the season to cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Zhengzhou.

Hong Kong transport

Malaysia’s AirAsia to restrict power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban

Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp raises US$3 billion from its largest public bond sale

The deal comes amid a buoyant Asian bond market as risk sentiment remains steady ahead of further US trade tariffs, according to analysts.

The MTR Corp’s 30-year US dollar note is the largest from a Hong Kong corporate issuer in more than two decades, according to the railway transport operator. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Power banks on flights: which airlines and regions have tightened rules?

Hong Kong is restricting the use of power banks on flights. Here’s how other jurisdictions and carriers are dealing with the devices following recent incidents.

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Starting on April 7, passengers using Hong Kong airlines will no longer be allowed to store power banks in overhead compartments. Photo: Getty Images
Starting on April 7, passengers using Hong Kong airlines will no longer be allowed to store power banks in overhead compartments. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong transport

Uber Hong Kong calls on government to give drivers flexibility under new framework

Ride-hailing platform chief meets with transport authorities, says excessive restrictions could also diminish consumers’ experience.

Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Flying with a power bank? What Hong Kong ban on in-flight use means for you

Rule taking effect in April will cover all four local carriers – Cathay Pacific Airways, HK Express, Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.

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Hong Kong transport

Hongkongers can take pets onto MTR light rail trains on weekends from May 1

HK$99 monthly pass will allow passengers to take one small dog or cat kept in a bag for each ride, but only on weekends and public holidays.

(From left) SPCA Hong Kong deputy director of welfare Fiona Woodhouse, the MTR Corp’s Cheris Lee and pet owner Natalie Cheng at a press event on the rail giant’s trial run to allow pets on light rail trains. Photo: Elson Li
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