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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.
Cathay Pacific has openings for cabin crew among other vacancies. Photo: Eugene Lee
Cathay Pacific

Beijing first stop as Cathay launches global drive to hire 3,000 workers

Hong Kong carrier has openings for pilots, flight attendants and engineers as well as vacancies for digital positions.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to boost direct flights, transfer capacity amid Middle East turmoil

Cathay Pacific

Editorial | Cathay Pacific must remain vigilant to navigate new turbulence

Cathay Pacific

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

‘The price of jet fuel has approximately doubled since March amid the latest developments in the Middle East,’ Cathay says.

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Cathay Pacific Airways will nearly double its fuel surcharges from next Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

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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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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Dubai’s airport has been attacked by Iranian drones. Photo: AP
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.

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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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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Emirates aircraft remain parked on the tarmac at Dubai International Airport, with Hongkongers among those stranded and struggling to return home from the Middle East amid the escalating conflict in the region. Photo: AFP
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.

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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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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.

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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Travellers at Hong Kong International Airport. Analysts predict airline ticket prices will rise as carriers seek to offset higher expenses. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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Flag carrier Cathay Pacific has suspended its Dubai services until Thursday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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’.

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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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.

On February 17, people walk through Hong Kong International Airport’s second terminal, which will be officially opened in late May. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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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.

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.
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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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A Briton has been arrested after a video clip showed him damaging self-check-in kiosks at the airport. Photo: Facebook/hkcaml
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.

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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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.

Police said the location of the fire was close to boarding gate No 212. Photo: Handout
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 Airways expects to pay a higher profit-sharing bonus for 2025 than the previous year. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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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.

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