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Carrier was on verge of collapse earlier this year and is to make 400 staff redundant, but says latest move is ‘precautionary measure’ to protect crew and customers amid coronavirus outbreak.
Carrier was on verge of collapse earlier this year and is to make 400 staff redundant, but says latest move is ‘precautionary measure’ to protect crew and customers amid coronavirus outbreak.
The move affects 96 routes, including to Tokyo, Los Angeles and Sydney. Affected passengers will be moved to other flights, Singapore Airlines says.
The move affects 96 routes, including to Tokyo, Los Angeles and Sydney. Affected passengers will be moved to other flights, Singapore Airlines says.
Airline further reduces its capacity for February and March from 30 to 40 per cent, in a move analysts indicate the travel situation is worsening.
Airline further reduces its capacity for February and March from 30 to 40 per cent, in a move analysts indicate the travel situation is worsening.
In January, 5.7 million passengers passed through Hong Kong airport, down 11.7 per cent year on year, while the amount of cargo handled fell by 10.4 per cent.
In January, 5.7 million passengers passed through Hong Kong airport, down 11.7 per cent year on year, while the amount of cargo handled fell by 10.4 per cent.
The Bridge and Deck business-class lounges along with the first-class Pier will be closed ‘until further notice’ from Monday, the airline says.
The Bridge and Deck business-class lounges along with the first-class Pier will be closed ‘until further notice’ from Monday, the airline says.
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon together will cut 783 flights per week in February and 835 per week in March amid coronavirus outbreak.
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon together will cut 783 flights per week in February and 835 per week in March amid coronavirus outbreak.
Nine in 10 union members back industrial action over airline’s response to the contagion.
Nine in 10 union members back industrial action over airline’s response to the contagion.
Cathay Pacific is latest to wield axe, while Taiwan’s new restrictions on visitors from Hong Kong is another blow.
Cathay Pacific is latest to wield axe, while Taiwan’s new restrictions on visitors from Hong Kong is another blow.
Quarantine measures will not affect the flow of goods from mainland, chief secretary says, adding supply of daily necessities, including food, is normal.
Quarantine measures will not affect the flow of goods from mainland, chief secretary says, adding supply of daily necessities, including food, is normal.
About 10 per cent of workforce will be slashed by airline, which is asking ground staff to take at least two months of unpaid leave or switch to three-day working week.
About 10 per cent of workforce will be slashed by airline, which is asking ground staff to take at least two months of unpaid leave or switch to three-day working week.
The company cited ‘decline in demand following ongoing civil unrest, and growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in the wider region’.
The company cited ‘decline in demand following ongoing civil unrest, and growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in the wider region’.
Lured by generous compensation, many foreign pilots now considering their options amid unfolding coronavirus crisis.
Lured by generous compensation, many foreign pilots now considering their options amid unfolding coronavirus crisis.
Airline struggling in face of deadly virus has already announced cuts to its flying schedule.
Airline struggling in face of deadly virus has already announced cuts to its flying schedule.
Airline will reduce overall flight capacity by about 30 per cent, says CEO.
Airline will reduce overall flight capacity by about 30 per cent, says CEO.
Hong Kong’s flagship airline runs three flights each a day to Beijing and Shanghai, but crew have warned they may strike if these flights are not grounded.
Hong Kong’s flagship airline runs three flights each a day to Beijing and Shanghai, but crew have warned they may strike if these flights are not grounded.
Qantas, Qatar Airways and Air New Zealand are the latest airlines to suspend flights to mainland China due to travel restrictions aimed at curbing the coronavirus crisis.
Qantas, Qatar Airways and Air New Zealand are the latest airlines to suspend flights to mainland China due to travel restrictions aimed at curbing the coronavirus crisis.
City’s third biggest carrier is facing fresh financial crisis as its expected income from air tickets has reduced drastically due to cancellation of flights to mainland China.
City’s third biggest carrier is facing fresh financial crisis as its expected income from air tickets has reduced drastically due to cancellation of flights to mainland China.
Lawmaker Charles Mok bemoans city’s battered global image amid protest violence and coronavirus outbreak, while experts say plan could be more beneficial if extended to other industries.
Lawmaker Charles Mok bemoans city’s battered global image amid protest violence and coronavirus outbreak, while experts say plan could be more beneficial if extended to other industries.
City University tops 170 institutions across the world, followed by University of Hong Kong, while Chinese University is ranked fifth.
City University tops 170 institutions across the world, followed by University of Hong Kong, while Chinese University is ranked fifth.
US considers stopping all flights to China as Lufthansa, British Airways, Air Canada and Lion Air cancel all services to mainland, and host of other carriers cut routes.
US considers stopping all flights to China as Lufthansa, British Airways, Air Canada and Lion Air cancel all services to mainland, and host of other carriers cut routes.
Decision to cancel 24 flights from US to Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai follows State Department warning to avoid non-essential travel to China amid coronavirus concerns.
Decision to cancel 24 flights from US to Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai follows State Department warning to avoid non-essential travel to China amid coronavirus concerns.
Both airlines have said they would waive rebooking, re-routing and refund charges for affected customers.
Both airlines have said they would waive rebooking, re-routing and refund charges for affected customers.
Government has also floated controversial idea to stop mainland passengers from transiting through Hong Kong International Airport, sources say.
Government has also floated controversial idea to stop mainland passengers from transiting through Hong Kong International Airport, sources say.
Taiwan’s China Airlines will make changes to its in-flight services to Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau, while Cathay Pacific has stopped pilots and cabin crew from staying overnight on the mainland.
Taiwan’s China Airlines will make changes to its in-flight services to Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau, while Cathay Pacific has stopped pilots and cabin crew from staying overnight on the mainland.
Offer of up to 11 months’ unpaid leave for cabin crew more popular than expected, union official says.
Offer of up to 11 months’ unpaid leave for cabin crew more popular than expected, union official says.
The force said three passers-by were assaulted as protesters blocked roads, forcing police to intervene.
The force said three passers-by were assaulted as protesters blocked roads, forcing police to intervene.
Protesters respond to quarantine proposal by blocking roads in Fanling, setting fire to newly constructed block with petrol bombs.
Protesters respond to quarantine proposal by blocking roads in Fanling, setting fire to newly constructed block with petrol bombs.
Temperatures will range between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius in daytime, observatory says, adding the nip in the air will last until Wednesday.
Temperatures will range between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius in daytime, observatory says, adding the nip in the air will last until Wednesday.
Airline says on its website it will allow passengers flying to or from any mainland China airport to rebook, re-route or take a refund on any type of ticket booked till the end of February.
Airline says on its website it will allow passengers flying to or from any mainland China airport to rebook, re-route or take a refund on any type of ticket booked till the end of February.
Carrie Lam expresses ‘profound grief’ as senior officials visit the families in hospital overnight.
Carrie Lam expresses ‘profound grief’ as senior officials visit the families in hospital overnight.