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Carriers slash capacity on commercial flights in first quarter of next year, which could mean millions fewer seats, even if anti-government unrest eases.
Carriers slash capacity on commercial flights in first quarter of next year, which could mean millions fewer seats, even if anti-government unrest eases.
International Air Transport Association predicts global profits will rise after billion dollar shortfall in 2019, as long as there are no new tariffs.
International Air Transport Association predicts global profits will rise after billion dollar shortfall in 2019, as long as there are no new tariffs.
Smaller carrier still in financial trouble, having just avoided going out of business at the weekend. City’s flag carrier reveals that, with threat of redundancies in the air, it offered to take on some of Hong Kong Airlines’ cockpit crew.
Smaller carrier still in financial trouble, having just avoided going out of business at the weekend. City’s flag carrier reveals that, with threat of redundancies in the air, it offered to take on some of Hong Kong Airlines’ cockpit crew.
Cathay Pacific will offer customers a discount of 30 HK cents per kilogram on cargo, as freight shipments take a hit from the US-China trade war.
Cathay Pacific will offer customers a discount of 30 HK cents per kilogram on cargo, as freight shipments take a hit from the US-China trade war.
Move will help airline to save 1 million litres of fuel a year, while also reducing carbon emissions.
Move will help airline to save 1 million litres of fuel a year, while also reducing carbon emissions.
Force believes radicals intended to deploy the arsenal during Sunday’s demonstrations on Hong Kong Island. Eleven arrested in early-morning raids across the city.
Force believes radicals intended to deploy the arsenal during Sunday’s demonstrations on Hong Kong Island. Eleven arrested in early-morning raids across the city.
No further action to be taken by licensing authority against carrier’s woeful finances, ‘for the time being’. Airline retains licence to operate after given five days to secure new funds.
No further action to be taken by licensing authority against carrier’s woeful finances, ‘for the time being’. Airline retains licence to operate after given five days to secure new funds.
In an interview with the Post, Sun Jianfeng says he expects money to arrive ‘within one or two days’, which would ensure the airline’s survival for now.
In an interview with the Post, Sun Jianfeng says he expects money to arrive ‘within one or two days’, which would ensure the airline’s survival for now.
Airline’s CEO says issues remain and smaller fleet will be used between city and Australia over next six months.
Airline’s CEO says issues remain and smaller fleet will be used between city and Australia over next six months.
Cathay will pay the bulk of its 27,000 airline staff a year-end payment of HK$30,000, or one month’s salary, whichever is lower, said its chief executive.
Cathay will pay the bulk of its 27,000 airline staff a year-end payment of HK$30,000, or one month’s salary, whichever is lower, said its chief executive.
Hong Kong’s third largest airline was given five days, since Monday, to find substantial amounts of new capital to keep the business afloat.
Hong Kong’s third largest airline was given five days, since Monday, to find substantial amounts of new capital to keep the business afloat.
Carrier has still not revealed financial plans following threat by authorities to revoke licence, with just days left to save the city’s third largest airline.
Carrier has still not revealed financial plans following threat by authorities to revoke licence, with just days left to save the city’s third largest airline.
Air Transport Licensing Authority says ailing carrier must find new cash stream or it could revoke or suspend operating permit, putting 3,500 jobs at risk.
Air Transport Licensing Authority says ailing carrier must find new cash stream or it could revoke or suspend operating permit, putting 3,500 jobs at risk.
Cost control measures will be proportionate to the challenges the airline faces, internal memo sent out by CEO Augustus Tang says.
Cost control measures will be proportionate to the challenges the airline faces, internal memo sent out by CEO Augustus Tang says.
Air Transport Licensing Authority says carrier has been in deep financial trouble for ‘long period of time’ as it hints at taking action, and officials could revoke licence or demand it restructure as condition of continuing to exist.
Air Transport Licensing Authority says carrier has been in deep financial trouble for ‘long period of time’ as it hints at taking action, and officials could revoke licence or demand it restructure as condition of continuing to exist.
The airline says its cabin crew and overseas staff will be paid on time, but all other staff will get their salaries on December 6.
The airline says its cabin crew and overseas staff will be paid on time, but all other staff will get their salaries on December 6.
No solution in sight as thousands cancel, defer trips to Hong Kong because of protests.
No solution in sight as thousands cancel, defer trips to Hong Kong because of protests.
Carriers including Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern among those stripping back services for the city.
Carriers including Xiamen Airlines and China Eastern among those stripping back services for the city.
Airport Authority makes clear it has no relief measures planned for airlines.
Airport Authority makes clear it has no relief measures planned for airlines.
City’s flag carrier delays aircraft and will retire two more planes than planned in 2020.
City’s flag carrier delays aircraft and will retire two more planes than planned in 2020.
Hong Kong’s flagship airline group said second half of 2019 to be ‘significantly lower’ than the first, making an annual loss more likely.
Hong Kong’s flagship airline group said second half of 2019 to be ‘significantly lower’ than the first, making an annual loss more likely.
Chicago-headquartered company runs more flights from the US to mainland China than any other airline. But executives admit demand is ‘weaker than we expected’ between the world’s two biggest economies, which are still in tariff spat.
Chicago-headquartered company runs more flights from the US to mainland China than any other airline. But executives admit demand is ‘weaker than we expected’ between the world’s two biggest economies, which are still in tariff spat.
Order for 32 Airbus A321neo single-aisle jets to be divided equally between its full-service regional carrier Cathay Dragon and HK Express.
Order for 32 Airbus A321neo single-aisle jets to be divided equally between its full-service regional carrier Cathay Dragon and HK Express.
Southeast Asia’s airline industry is dominated by loss-making national carriers but domestic politics has impeded airline mergers. The SIA and MAS tie-up includes a revenue-sharing agreement.
Southeast Asia’s airline industry is dominated by loss-making national carriers but domestic politics has impeded airline mergers. The SIA and MAS tie-up includes a revenue-sharing agreement.
But CEO Goh Choon Phong also says it’s ‘too early to say’ if a recovery is under way in the market for air travel to the protest-hit city.
But CEO Goh Choon Phong also says it’s ‘too early to say’ if a recovery is under way in the market for air travel to the protest-hit city.
Affected passengers will be offered alternative arrangements to minimise disruptions to travel plans, especially during upcoming holiday seasons.
Affected passengers will be offered alternative arrangements to minimise disruptions to travel plans, especially during upcoming holiday seasons.
About 70 per cent of seats for its Hong Kong flights are occupied at the moment, says general manager.
About 70 per cent of seats for its Hong Kong flights are occupied at the moment, says general manager.
Start-up Air Premia hoping Chinese investors can help it rise above competitors as it steels limelight at Airfinance Journal Asia-Pacific conference.
Start-up Air Premia hoping Chinese investors can help it rise above competitors as it steels limelight at Airfinance Journal Asia-Pacific conference.
Chicago-based carrier says passenger levels returning to those seen before anti-government protests began.
Chicago-based carrier says passenger levels returning to those seen before anti-government protests began.
Air Transport Licensing Authority tells city’s third-largest airline to take ‘immediate and concrete’ actions to improve its financial situation.
Air Transport Licensing Authority tells city’s third-largest airline to take ‘immediate and concrete’ actions to improve its financial situation.