Tech giant’s move will make it more difficult for the Hong Kong government to collect data.

Airline records 59 per cent jump in number of people flying in July, and two month window for mainland China transfers also expected to give carrier a boost.

Transfer services through Hong Kong International Airport to temporarily resume from, but not to, the mainland. Covid-19 travel curb eased until October 15.

Chinese students seeking mainland return or resumption of overseas studying stand to benefit, source says.

Hong Kong’s flag carrier has suffered a collapse in passenger demand during the global health crisis to post a HK$9.9 billion loss.

Shenzhen tycoon behind carrier eyeing budget market between China, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia, sources say.

Under Washington’s measures, the US-based assets of 11 officials serving Hong Kong are frozen, Americans and firms barred from dealing with them.

Civil Aviation Department in Hong Kong extends waiver on ‘use it or lose it rule’ which governs use of runway slots at city’s international airport.

Parked aircraft reflect dire state of air travel, woes of Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines

Hong Kong carrier said it would offer early retirement to those on historically old contracts, pilots aged 50 and above.

Union representing global freight carrier’s aircrew calls for routes to be staffed by volunteers, and two sides already have an ‘opt in’ agreement in place for flights to mainland China.

Association representing US company’s aircrew says city’s stricter measures have exposed members to ‘unacceptable risks’, and bemoan ‘forced’ hospitalisation for those who test positive.

New rules make it compulsory for pilots and cabin crew to have negative result before they can fly to Hong Kong. International Air Transport Association does not support move, but evidence suggests latest surge came from imported cases.

Cargo pilot from United States tells another visitor on Peak Tram that he had arrived from South Korea and was in the city for a few days.

Social distancing is leading people to spend more time at home, increasing the chances of family conflicts, Samaritan Befrienders says. Organisation reveals 993 people killed themselves last year, a rise of 4 per cent over 2018.

The arrival window for 12 new long-haul Airbus aircraft will be stretched by two years, to 2023, while a similar deal is being discussed with Boeing.

Authorities accused of double standards as others were forced to return to point of origin.

Health officials say the move would ease the burden on hospitals amid city’s third wave of infections. Facilities are being made available for those who are infected but able to look after themselves, as another 64 cases confirmed in city.

Airline boss Augustus Tang calls third wave a ‘cause for concern’ and says result ‘underlines the extent of the damage’ done to carrier by Covid-19.

Airline says it is working hard to resume services as soon as possible and remains committed to city.

Employment Support Scheme payout will sustain at least 25,881 jobs at the group, which has been struggling through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Appointment of Carlson Tong and Rimsky Yuen approved this week, with the former relinquishing his role as Airport Authority director.

Cathay Pacific chairman Patrick Healy says overhaul of the business will take ‘a couple of months’.

Local health officials have classified Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and South Africa as high-risk due to their low testing rates.

United Airlines and American Airlines cancel recently resumed services to city, as pilot unions express concern that positive test could throw flight operations into chaos.

The individual departed Canada on a Cathay Pacific flight heading to Vietnam, but his plans were disrupted when he tried to transit in Hong Kong. He tested negative for Covid-19 and left the airport.

Ten transit passengers currently undergoing quarantine in city will be flown back to Dubai after their isolation ends on Saturday, while the Middle Eastern carrier will suspend transit services via Hong Kong airport from July 2 to 15.

CEO Augustus Tang says he is humbled to see even more employees, up from 80 per cent in the last round, sign up for cost-saving scheme to keep company afloat.

Airport Authority Hong Kong unveiled stiffer sanctions after it emerged that some transfer passengers had been trapped airside for up to three months.

Clothing store’s CEO tells the Post he has been given 21 days to vacate the Tsuen Wan location despite originally being told he could stay until September.