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Airline removes couple after preflight brawl
Airport Authority Hong Kong

Video | Airline removes couple after preflight brawl

Flight UO559 was delayed for 90 minutes after a woman accused her boyfriend of visiting prostitutes and physical abuse.

China travel

What will China’s travel warnings about the Philippines mean for business ties?

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China manufacturing

China’s power bank scandal leads to supplier’s lawsuit against Romoss

Tourism

Worried about travel safety in 2025? Expert tips to stay protected

Global geopolitical instability has many travellers worried about their safety. We ask security experts how to travel more safely this year.

A view of the Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican a day after Leo XIV election, in Rome, Italy on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
China travel

Editorial | Aviation officials should balance safety efforts with passenger needs

Earlier notice and a wider range of certifications could have ensured a smoother roll-out of the ban on some power banks on flights in China.

China manufacturing

Explainer | No-fly zone: what brought about China’s largest power bank scandal

The State Administration for Market Regulation expects to conclude its review of power bank products and batteries by the end of July.

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United States

Travellers no longer have to remove shoes for US airport security checks

The ritual began nearly 20 years ago after ‘shoe bomber’ Richard Reid’s failed attempt to take down a flight from Paris to Miami.

A traveller places his shoes in a bin before passing through the TSA security check at Los Angeles International Airport. File photo: TNS
Wellness

How to look after your health when you fly and avoid serious complications

Flying can put you at risk of dehydration, thrombosis, lung and heart issues, and high blood pressure, so follow these tips to stay safe.

Trending in China

Chinese fishing fan hangs big catch from car while driving, is slapped with fine

Proud angler ties 39.5kg whopper to his vehicle, drives around city with ‘trophy’ fish, says family ate whole thing on same day.

South Korea

Air Busan passenger detained by Chinese police after latest emergency door scare

South Korean airlines have been urged to enhance their security measures following a spate of mid-flight incidents.

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There has been a spate of incidents where passengers attempt to open emergency exit doors on board South Korean flights. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes

Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.

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Tourists are flocking to slopes such as at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in northwestern Japan as the popularity of skiing and snowboarding increases. Photo: Getty Images
US-China relations

China issues warnings about US travel to its citizens, urging ‘caution’

Tourism ministry advises travellers to ‘assess risks’ while education ministry tells students to ‘conduct risk safety assessments’.

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Mainland China

Editorial | Raise alert on risk of Asian cross-border scams

Regional cooperation has been key to securing the release of 25 out of 28 Hongkongers detained in Southeast Asian fraud farms.

Trending in China

Depressed Chinese passenger pricked by stray needle on flight seeks compensation

Insulin syringe needle left in seat pocket of airliner jabs man’s finger, leaves him with debilitating anxiety over contraction of infectious diseases.

A Chinese man who was pricked by a left-behind needle on a flight suffers depression and seeks compensation from the airline as a result. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
Crime in Hong Kong

Last of 6 Hongkongers recently freed from scam farm in Myanmar returns home

Security Bureau vows to save the three remaining residents on its list in bid to crack down on forced-labour scams in Southeast Asia.

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Five of the latest batch of Hongkongers to be freed returned home on Friday. Photo: Facebook/Security Bureau
Aviation

Driving remains riskier than flying in 2025 - those accidents aside

‘A person would have to travel by air every day for 103,239 years to experience a fatal accident,’ the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its most recent Air Safety Report.

Britain

UK couple charged with spying in Iran, admit they ignored travel warnings

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who were on a round-the-world trip, said they were aware of the risks but believed ‘most people are good’.

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Asia travel

Editorial | Don’t risk your life for the sake of a selfie

Despite dangers, far too many people have been injured or even killed in pursuit of the perfect photo to post on social media.

A Hong Kong tourist died after being hit by a train in Otaru city of Hokkaido. Photo: Handout
Technology

Can a data-collecting e-bike help stop car drivers killing cyclists?

Lidar laser detectors have been fitted to an electric bike to gather data that could help AI teach cars to “see” bicycles and their riders.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger stuck in Thailand to fly home on Monday after scam farm ordeal

Security chief Chris Tang ‘thankful’ to secure return of 29-year-old in time for Lunar New Year.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Thailand assures Hongkongers over safety amid forced labour scams

Thai consulate in Hong Kong says country is working with neighbouring countries to clamp down on scam farms.

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A view of Myanmar’s Myawaddy, along the border with Thailand. The area is home to some of the notorious scam centres. Photo: AFP
Wellness

Airport sensory rooms offer a quiet space ideal for neurodiverse travellers

Sensory rooms at airports are areas of calm to counter the stress and overstimulation of travel, particularly for those with special needs.

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Pittsburgh International Airport is one of several with a sensory-friendly space, ideal for neurodiverse travellers and their families to relax before a flight. Photo: flypittsburgh.com
Crime in Hong Kong

Thailand set to roll out measures on visitor safety, Hong Kong official says

Security official Michael Cheuk expresses hope 12 Hong Kong residents stuck in Southeast Asia can be brought home before Lunar New Year.

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Ukraine war

Some Chinese flights avoiding southern Russia after Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Flights to Georgia and Hungary seem to avoid Russia’s Dagestan region after plane carrying 67 allegedly shot down by Russian air defence.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Travel sites should respect Hongkongers’ user data

Customers have a right to know how their personal information is being retained and how AI is being used to leverage it.

A Hong Kong watchdog has urged travel platforms to appoint staff to ensure they comply with privacy regulations. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong slams US travel advisory ‘slander’

Washington ‘playing despicable tricks by distorting facts’ in advisory hitting out at national security law, office says.

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In the advisory, Washington also cited the enactment of the Beijing-decreed national security law in 2020 and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance introduced in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
Travel news and advice

The riskiest places to travel in 2025 because of war, crime and more

From Israel to Myanmar, Pakistan and Kenya, the countries travellers should avoid, according to Global Guardian’s 2025 Global Risk Map.

Wellness

Explainer | Methanol poisoning, its symptoms and why it is so deadly

The deaths in Laos of six foreign tourists who had methanol-tainted drinks was a reminder of how lethal the industrial alcohol can be.

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