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A Greater Bay Airlines plane at Haikou Meilan International Airport in mainland China. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong transport

Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel charges by 34%, joining other Hong Kong carriers

Fee for destinations other than mainland China to hit HK$389, while courier SF Express will review fuel surcharge on weekly basis from April.

China travel

China’s airlines add 2,900 flights to Europe as Russia access pays dividends

United States

Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA during shutdown

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Aviation accidents

United Airlines jet has close call with US Army helicopter, prompting probe

The aircraft were only 160 metres apart in the latest near-miss between a passenger jet and a military helicopter.

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A John Wayne memorial statue is seen in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal at John Wayne Airport in California in July 2020. Photo: TNS
Cathay Pacific

Cathay to increase fuel surcharge for all flights by 34% from April

Move marks second increase in recent weeks, with airline pointing to ‘considerable pressure’ from higher jet fuel prices due to war in Middle East.

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United States

US airport wait times longest in history after hundreds of unpaid officers leave

Long lines reported at major US airports, with wait times exceeding 4½ hours amid a weeks-long funding shutdown.

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Singapore

Singapore’s green fuel levy on air travellers delayed over Iran war

The tax, which depends on the class of travel or length of flight, will now be rolled out on October 1.

Singapore’s ambition of having all flights that depart the city state use at least 1 per cent sustainable aviation fuel will be pushed back a year to 2027. Photo: AFP
Airbus

Airbus wins Chinese airline’s 101-plane order in victory over Boeing

China Eastern Airlines said it would take delivery of the A320neo aircraft, worth US$15.8 billion, between 2028 and 2032.

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The Philippines

Airline boss flags possible fuel rationing in Philippines as supplies dwindle

Philippine Airlines president Richard Nuttall’s warning came amid a national energy emergency in the country.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay’s European flights could offset Middle East losses, experts say

Hong Kong flag carrier’s decision to extend flight suspensions due to war may have only limited financial impact on overall passenger operations, they say.

An aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from a fire near Dubai International Airport on March 16. Photo: AFP
Aviation accidents

US officials play down controller ‘distraction’ in LaGuardia crash

Investigator cautions against ‘pointing fingers’ after collision between an Air Canada jet and a truck that killed two pilots.

The Air Canada Express jet on the side of the runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Photo: AP
United States

Delta suspends VIP treatment for US lawmakers as shutdown sows airport chaos

Airline suspends ‘specialty services’ for Congress as the current environment becomes ‘increasingly difficult’.

The Philippines

Philippines may ground flights to tide over widening jet fuel crisis

President Marcos said ‘long haul is going to be a much more serious problem’ as Manila eyes coal push to keep electricity costs down.

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Aviation accidents

Flight attendant’s survival a ‘miracle’ after ejection from jet

Strapped into her jump seat, Solange Tremblay was thrown from the wreckage at LaGuardia when the nose of the jet was severed.

The wreckage of the Air Canada Express jet. Photo: Reuters
Aviation accidents

At least 66 dead as Colombia military plane crashes after take-off

Death toll rises from a Hercules C-130 transport plane crash deep in Colombia’s southern Amazon region.

Members of the military at the crash site. Photo: La Voz de Amazonia via Reuters
Aviation accidents

Both pilots killed after passenger jet hits fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia

Images showed the Air Canada Express plane tilted on its tail with the nose of the aircraft ripped off.

China's military weapons

Why is China’s ASN-301 suicide drone more deadly than its Iranian counterpart?

In a conflict over Taiwan or western Pacific, Beijing may overwhelm air defences through sheer numbers in a war of economic attrition.

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Malaysia

Malaysia wanted 43 million tourists this year. Then the Iran war happened

Malaysia’s reliance on Gulf hubs is exposed as long-haul fares soar, but 21 million annual arrivals from Singapore offer a buffer.

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Members of the Iranian women’s football team seen at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Monday after staying in a hotel in the Malaysian capital while awaiting the next leg of their journey home. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Trump threatens to put ICE agents in US airports amid TSA funding clash

Air travel has faced major disruptions as safety officers call in sick while missing pay cheques over a partial US government shutdown.

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Hong Kong economy

Flying start for low-altitude economy goals as 100 drone projects proposed

Some pilot projects are set to launch in the first half of the year, transport chief Mable Chan says.

China travel

Middle East oil shock sparks global airfare rises, with 9% increases feared

Surging jet fuel prices are pushing airlines – including several Chinese carriers – to raise fares, with a warning of 9 per cent price rises.

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Smoke rises above aircraft parked at Dubai International Airport after a drone strike on March 16. The growing conflict in the Middle East is causing global airlines to raise fares amid a spike in jet fuel prices. Photo: AP
Cathay Pacific

Cathay extends Hong Kong to Middle East flight suspension until end of April

Suspension has already been extended multiple times since joint US-Israeli attack on Iran.

Cathay Pacific planes at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China’s C919 passenger plane

China fine-tunes C909 jet operations in Laos – a blueprint for Southeast Asia?

Lessons from Laos could help Comac boost overseas sales of C909 and C919 – but analyst says buyers will be closely watching for safety.

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Vietnam

Vietnam warns of April flight reductions as jet fuel shortage fears deepen

Hanoi seeks new suppliers as China and Thailand halt exports of jet fuel due to the Iran war.

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War and conflict

Editorial | Hong Kong should work to ensure a steady fuel supply amid war in Iran

While shielded by the national economy, the city needs to maintain an open, transparent market to deter abusive behaviour.

An attendant fillls a tank at a petrol station in Mong Kok on March 11. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

Beijing first stop as Cathay launches global drive to hire 3,000 workers

Hong Kong carrier has openings for pilots, flight attendants and engineers as well as vacancies for digital positions.

Cathay Pacific has openings for cabin crew among other vacancies. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to boost direct flights, transfer capacity amid Middle East turmoil

Transport chief Mable Chan says authorities ‘seizing opportunity’ presented by aviation disruption to coordinate with local airlines.

US, Israel war on Iran

From AirAsia to Qantas, airlines raise fares and brace for jet fuel shortage

Soaring oil prices are forcing several airlines in Asia and Europe to increase fares and fuel surcharges, hitting global travel.

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