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About 75 per cent of the airline’s 33,300 employees join scheme, though many pilots and cabin crew refrain from taking part.
About 75 per cent of the airline’s 33,300 employees join scheme, though many pilots and cabin crew refrain from taking part.
Government memo tells department heads to prepare for the resumption of normal public services from March 2.
Government memo tells department heads to prepare for the resumption of normal public services from March 2.
The frequent flier programme is a vital – and reliable – source of income for Hong Kong’s embattled de facto flag carrier.
The frequent flier programme is a vital – and reliable – source of income for Hong Kong’s embattled de facto flag carrier.
Airlines to get lower fees and rental charges under Airport Authority relief package.
Airlines to get lower fees and rental charges under Airport Authority relief package.
Asia-Pacific carriers will suffer a 13 per cent decline in full-year passenger demand, global airline trade group says.
Asia-Pacific carriers will suffer a 13 per cent decline in full-year passenger demand, global airline trade group says.
Hong Kong’s flagship airline Cathay Pacific Airways is scrambling to ride out a financial storm caused by the coronavirus outbreak, coming right on the heels of months of anti-government protests in its home city as well as the US-China trade war. As the region tries to prevent the spread of the virus that causes the deadly Covid-19 illness, Cathay Pacific has cancelled more than a half of its scheduled flights in February and March 2020. Aviation experts say that as the outbreak wreaks havoc on air travel, Hong Kong’s international airport is also likely to be struggling to take off again at a pace even slower than was after the 2002-2003 Sars outbreak.
Hong Kong’s flagship airline Cathay Pacific Airways is scrambling to ride out a financial storm caused by the coronavirus outbreak, coming right on the heels of months of anti-government protests in its home city as well as the US-China trade war. As the region tries to prevent the spread of the virus that causes the deadly Covid-19 illness, Cathay Pacific has cancelled more than a half of its scheduled flights in February and March 2020. Aviation experts say that as the outbreak wreaks havoc on air travel, Hong Kong’s international airport is also likely to be struggling to take off again at a pace even slower than was after the 2002-2003 Sars outbreak.
Midfield concourse was home to ailing Hong Kong Airlines, which slashed 170 jobs earlier this week, but the futuristic rectangular building – opened in 2015 at a cost of HK$10 billion – now being used to house parked jets.
Midfield concourse was home to ailing Hong Kong Airlines, which slashed 170 jobs earlier this week, but the futuristic rectangular building – opened in 2015 at a cost of HK$10 billion – now being used to house parked jets.
Qantas and its low-cost brand Jetstar will reduce flights to Asia for at least three months, as travel demand slows amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Qantas and its low-cost brand Jetstar will reduce flights to Asia for at least three months, as travel demand slows amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Carrier was on verge of collapse earlier this year and is to make 400 staff redundant. Move comes day after it ditched food, drinks, blankets and pillows from flights.
Carrier was on verge of collapse earlier this year and is to make 400 staff redundant. Move comes day after it ditched food, drinks, blankets and pillows from flights.
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.