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Crowds at the West Kowloon high-speed rail terminus on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourists choose safety, affordability with trips to mainland China

Travel industry leader says rise in airlines’ fuel surcharges and Mideast conflict have dampened Hongkongers’ desire to travel long distances.

Hong Kong economy

685,000 Hongkongers head out of city at start of Easter holiday

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong passengers caught off guard by new airport limit of 2 power banks

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport caps power banks to 2 per passenger in line with global rule

Airport Authority says effective immediately, all passengers departing from Hong Kong International Airport are required to observe the new rules.

The Airport Authority says each passenger may carry no more than two power banks. Photo: May Tse
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.

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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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

Editorial | Cathay Pacific must remain vigilant to navigate new turbulence

War in the Middle East is causing significant disruption, but a focus on regional routes can help ensure the airline’s solid recovery continues.

Hong Kong transport

Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel surcharges, joining Hong Kong rivals

Surcharge on flights originating from Hong Kong for all destinations except mainland China and the Maldives will increase by 104 per cent.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay posts 9.5% rise in profit to HK$10.82 billion but warns of fuel surcharges

Cathay premium and cargo growth lifted results, but HK Express recorded deeper loss amid route expansion and engine issues.

Cathay Group chairman Patrick Healy noted the results marked the airline’s third consecutive year of profits. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong Airlines to raise fuel surcharges by up to 35% amid oil price surge

Airline becomes first local carrier to raise fuel surcharges, with South Asia routes hit hardest amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Hong Kong Airlines will raise its fuel surcharges by up to 35.2 per cent amid soaring oil prices driven by conflicts in the Middle East. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong tourism

Sky-high jump in airfares from Hong Kong to Europe, Americas – even Asian cities

Economy-class fares to Paris, Rome and New York surge while cheapest return flight to Tokyo costs nearly HK$5,000.

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will help the city reach new heights

The expansion of the city’s airport is poised to reap dividends for passengers, aviation business partners and the regional economy.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 projected to serve 15 million travellers this year

Airport Authority says 15 airlines are scheduled to operate from the terminal, set to fully open in May, with a midterm goal of doubling its capacity.

The revamped second terminal is part of the airport’s HK$141.5 billion expansion project launched in 2016, which also included a third runway. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong civil servants warned to avoid perks after official’s bribery probe

Former Tianjin office chief’s ferry trip sparks debate on whether accepting perceived gifts breaches the city’s anti-bribery laws.

Ricky Cheng, former director of the Tianjin Liaison Unit, who was dismissed and placed under criminal investigation for accepting advantages without permission. Photo: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong
Cathay Pacific

Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s Cathay go sky high with 27% increase

Cathay Pacific Airways and budget arm HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025 on the back of tourist growth.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific broadens reach as regional tensions grow

Airline is focusing on diversification to become more resilient in face of geopolitical risks, Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong student delegation pulls out of Japan exchange programme amid tensions

Education Bureau cites safety concerns for withdrawal from this year’s Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Programme.

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Tourists visit Sensoji Temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa district. The Education Bureau has confirmed that Hong Kong will withdraw from a student exchange programme this year. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Explainer | How China-Japan row is disrupting travel and what it means for Hong Kong

Recent tensions erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might take military action if Beijing invaded Taiwan.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines leads way with refunds amid Japan travel alerts

Airlines in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau have announced flexible arrangements for Japan-bound flights as tensions simmer in region.

Hong Kong transport

Self-funded pilot programme takes off as HK Express hires 11 graduates

Airline takes on 11 of 15 graduates from the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy to help fuel rapid expansion plans.

Cadet pilot programme graduates Fred Chan (left) and Tyle Tang (centre), alongside captain Jack Ip, director of flight training and engineering at the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific launches daily flights to Changsha

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says carrier aims to expand its network to 30 mainland cities as its next milestone.

The Lucky Knot Bridge in Changsha. Photo: Imaginechina
Hong Kong transport

HK Express removes couple before take-off after brawl on Vietnam-Hong Kong flight

Flight UO559 on Sunday night delayed by 90 minutes after woman accuses boyfriend of visiting prostitutes and physical abuse, continues fight after boarding.

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Asia travel

Profile | This resort manager once spilled drinks on Star Wars director George Lucas

Dawid Koegelenberg, general manager of Fusion Resort in Cam Ranha, Vietnam, reveals his hospitality journey from South Africa to Asia.

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong airport braces for Ragasa backlog of 140,000 affected passengers

Airport Authority warns of two-day backlog ahead of operations resuming between midnight and 6am on Thursday.

The Airport Authority are bracing for a frantic period with flights set to resume between midnight and 6am on Thursday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong weather

Ragasa: Hongkongers urged to begin journeys home now as T8 set for 2.20pm

Chief executive stresses government’s primary goal is to ‘ensure the safety of all people in Hong Kong’.

Hong Kong has gone all out in preparations “with widened safety margins” for Super Typhoon Ragasa, according to city leader John Lee. Photo: Handout
Super Typhoon Ragasa

Passengers rush to rearrange flights at Hong Kong airport as Ragasa approaches

Travellers facing major disruptions, with at least 700 flights set to be cancelled by city’s four airlines alone in coming days.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Smooth handling of Typhoon Tapah reflects Hong Kong’s preparedness

However, the swift return to normality must not be taken for granted. More testing times are to be expected as extreme weather strikes with increasing frequency.

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