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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Hong Kong aviation, covering airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and freighter Air Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport.
A Cathay Pacific plane stands at a gate at Hong Kong International Airport on January 25. Photo: dpa
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.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific, HK Express to double fuel surcharges on Wednesday as costs surge

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Cathay Pacific

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

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong couple’s HK$50,000 exit from Dubai after ‘biggest blunder’

Like many other travellers, construction consultant Yen Kwok and her husband were stranded in the Middle East when war started.

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The couple said they were worried about going outside while in Dubai. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Hongkonger forks out HK$11,000 to flee Dubai after 8 failed attempts

Shirley Sung secured flight to Kuala Lumpur for HK$6,000, spent HK$2,000 in hotel fees for two nights, before catching an AirAsia flight to Hong Kong for HK$3,000.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Redouble efforts to ensure safety of Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East

The government has made a good start in helping Hongkongers return but a considerable number await a flight out.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong women’s football team happy to be home after anxious wait in Dubai

Team withdrew from tournament following joint US-Israel attacks on Iran but players and staff were stuck in Dubai for days.

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After several anxious days, the players were happy to be back in the city. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong trying to secure seats on flights from Dubai for stranded residents

Carrier Emirates is planning to operate direct flights from Dubai to Hong Kong from Friday to Sunday, government says.

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Middle East

Video | First batch of stranded Hongkongers from Middle East returns home

Around the world, the first groups of stranded passengers return home safely.

Hong Kong society

Relief, joy as first flight back from Dubai brings stranded Hongkongers home

Passengers happy to ‘finally be somewhere safe’ after conflict in Middle East closed airports.

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The first planeload of passengers stranded in the Middle East return home as the regional conflict continues to spiral. Picture taken in Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok. 04MAR26 SCMP/ Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

What Hong Kong travellers stuck in the Middle East need to do as war spirals

At least 432 residents are stranded in region as dozens of flights between city and Middle East are disrupted by conflict.

A plume of smoke from an Iranian strike rises behind planes parked at Dubai International Airport on Sunday, March 1. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Middle East conflict to drive up airfares for Hong Kong travellers: analysts

Suspension of major transit hubs in Dubai and Doha sends travellers scrambling for flights on ‘conflict-free’ paths to Europe.

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Cathay Pacific

432 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East and 47 flights cancelled

Cathay Pacific also suspends Dubai and Riyadh flights, as attacks force countries to close airspace.

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Hong Kong transport

Hongkong Post’s airmail services to 24 countries affected by strikes in Middle East

Public postal service suspends airmail to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, affecting ‘services transiting through these locations’.

Residents mail parcels at the General Post Office in Central in May 2025. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Cathay passengers bemoan refund policies as US, Israel exchange strikes with Iran

Passengers stranded at Hong Kong airport after flights to Riyadh, Dubai and other destinations in Middle East cancelled.

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Flights to the Middle East from Hong Kong have been cancelled during the conflict. Photo: Dickson Lee
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 courts

Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks

Youcef Bennoui, 35, charged with criminal damage and must pay HK$5,000 and report daily to police as part of bail conditions.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27

Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity.

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“The design philosophy for the entire Terminal 2 aims to be more vibrant, youthful and technologically forward-thinking,” the chairman of the Airport Authority has said. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Video | Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest British tourist after airport check-in kiosks wrecked

Video clip captures departure hall chaos as man topples self-check-in kiosks and hits them repeatedly with stanchion before being arrested.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight

City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million.

Police have urged passengers to stay vigilant, lock carry-on luggage and keep valuables or cash on their person or with companions when leaving seats. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong tourism

Savvy Hongkongers book 9-day Lunar New Year break for festive trips across Asia

Immigration Department earlier forecast number of trips by residents and visitors alike would reach 11.38 million between February 14 and 23.

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Travellers wait in long queues to check in at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Elson Li
Accidents and personal safety

30 people evacuated at Hong Kong airport after fire breaks out

Two teams of firefighters called to scene after fire breaks out in a switch room.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025.

Cathay Pacific

‘Technical issue’ forces Hong Kong-bound Cathay flight to return to Kaohsiung

Flight CX449 returns to Taiwanese city on Sunday morning shortly after take-off, with passengers rebooked onto other flights.

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Cathay Pacific flight CX449 bound for Hong Kong returned to Kaohsiung shortly after take-off on Sunday morning. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firm, Elior Group sign deal to set up aircraft dismantling centre

But project’s launch depends on availability of a separate plot for recycling fuselages.

The Airport Engineering Training Centre in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong airport has recovered well from the pandemic

Readers discuss the competitiveness of HKIA, the impact of the medical fee hike, and the success of the high-speed rail link.

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