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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Hong Kong aviation, covering airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and freighter Air Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport.
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 economy

Hong Kong airport ranked first for immigration services; sixth best terminal

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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(From left) Rebecca Sharpe, chief financial officer; Ronald Lam, chief executive officer; Patrick Healy, chairman; Lavinia Lau, chief customer and commercial officer; and Alex McGowan, chief operations and service delivery officer. 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.

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’.

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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
Aviation

Editorial | Aircraft parts hub a role worth landing for Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s reputation as an aviation centre can only grow as French aeronautic services firm seeks regional base.

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.

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.

The carriers will also fly to mainland destinations such as Ningbo, Haikou and Chongqing. Photo: May Tse
Aviation

Editorial | Power banks a peril when used in the air

After a spate of fires believed to be linked to the devices, they may not longer be stowed in overhead bins or used on commercial flights.

Power banks have become a common sight on aeroplanes, but after a string of in-flight fires, some airlines are moving against allowing their use. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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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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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Travellers on Hong Kong carriers will not be able to store power banks in overhead compartments. Photo: Getty Images
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.

A man from mainland China has been accused of stealing cash from a passenger’s backpack on an inbound flight from Bangkok. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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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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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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines to launch routes to Zhangjiajie, Guilin

Carrier’s expansion, bringing mainland destinations to five, follows setback earlier this year when more than 100 flights were cancelled.

Cathay Pacific

Editorial | Cathay emerges from financial turbulence

The airline records its second consecutive annual profit near HK$10 billion, settles debts from government bailout, and buys more aircraft.

Cathay can best contribute by continuing to grow its passenger and cargo business and developing underlying strength and contingency plans. Photo: May Tse
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep allowing power banks, after Singapore Airlines’ move

Fire on board an Air Busan plane earlier this year has sparked reassessment of rules for carry-on luggage among carriers.

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Flames ripped through the Air Busan plane that was set to depart for Hong Kong in January. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific posts 1% rise in net profit to HK$9.9 billion

Company will propose second interim dividend payment of 49 HK cents a share, taking full-year payout to 69 cents.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Find the facts behind cargo planes scare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong airport must maintain its enviable record on safety and investigate collision alert involving jets.

Air traffic controllers at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay to fly direct to Urumqi from April 28

Flights to Xinjiang’s capital will expand carrier’s mainland Chinese destinations to 20.

Visitors at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi. Photo: Xinhua
Cathay Pacific

Cathay sorry after failure forces Milan-bound flight to divert to Lanzhou

‘We sincerely apologise to our affected customers for the inconvenience caused and appreciate their understanding,’ Cathay Pacific says.

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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Group to recruit up to 4,000 employees amid expansion drive

‘The group is seeking to expand its network to reach the goal of hitting 100 destinations this year,’ carrier’s director says.

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