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Hong Kong court slams Airport Authority, Aecom over exploiting expert

Rocky Cheung cleared of fraud-related charges after judge finds he inadvertently created false inspection records due to heavy workload.

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Hong Kong pilots explain how geomagnetic storms handled after flight diverted

Flight from New York to Hong Kong was diverted to Japan due to geomagnetic storm, but pilots note airlines have guidelines to handle them.

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, seen over Scotland. Geomagnetic storms can cause the phenomena. Photo: AP

Elderly passenger handcuffed, escorted off Cathay flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco

Man had been warned of his disruptive behaviour but did not comply, carrier says adding no passengers or staff were injured in incident.

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Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Hong Kong diverted due to geomagnetic storm

But a meteorological expert plays down concerns about the weather event’s impact over Hong Kong, citing the city’s low latitude.

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Hong Kong reports 164% rise in number of thefts on inbound flights

Police say 132 thefts in eight-month period higher than 2023 full-year figure, with passenger losing HK$4.16 million watch in largest case.

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Stolen property included cash in different currencies, luxury handbags, watches, jewellery and credit cards. Photo: Dickson Lee

Cathay diverts Hong Kong-New York flight to Tokyo after passenger falls ill

Other passengers stay overnight in hotel on Saturday as CX840 crew required to rest up under Hong Kong aviation rules after Tokyo stop-off.

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Then & Now | Inside Britain and America’s commercial airline race in the 1950s

Many Boeing B-17 bombers were converted into airliners that transformed international travel, forcing BOAC to fly to Hong Kong via the US, Hawaii and tiny Wake Island.

Opinion | Tempers can fly when airline seats are this cramped

While a couple’s nasty response to a reclined seat was unacceptable, an industry that has been shrinking space over the years must bear some responsibility.

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Passengers at the Cathay Pacific self check-in kiosks at Hong Kong International Airport in September. Photo: Elson Li

Explainer | How do Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, other airlines deal with unruly fliers?

Incident involving drunk passenger on Chicago-bound Cathay flight puts safety back under microscope, as industry body warns of legal loophole.

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An incident involving a drunk passenger on a Chicago-bound Cathay flight has put air safety back under microscope. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Cathay Pacific flight diverted to Tokyo to remove ‘unruly passenger’

Flight CX806 from Hong Kong to Chicago was diverted to Tokyo to offload man who had been drinking.

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Cathay reopens premium lounge at Hong Kong airport day after fire breaks out

Business lounge The Pier had temporarily closed after blaze broke out and forced more than 250 people to evacuate.

From pandas to supercars: Hong Kong’s Cathay Cargo head says no shipment too tough

Tom Owen, cargo service’s director, tells Post in exclusive interview that company’s expertise ranges from delivering complicated to delicate goods.

Tom Owen, director of Cathay’s cargo services, has said he wants to cement Hong Kong’s status as the world’s busiest air cargo hub. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Cathay business lounge at Hong Kong airport forced to close after fire, evacuations

Staff on duty promptly alerted firefighters of the incident at the lounge’s supporting facilities on Saturday morning, carrier says.

The carrier’s lounge has been closed after guests and staff were evacuated. Photo: Facebook/Hong Kong Airport Live Discussion Forum

Singapore Airlines offers Hong Kong fliers tickets discounted by up to 60%

Move set to put pressure on Cathay Pacific to also offer discounts as competition among regional rivals intensifies.

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Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines to serve 3 more destinations in Japan

Airline will operate flights to Yonago in Tottori prefecture, Tokushima prefecture on Shikoku island and Sendai in Miyagi prefecture.

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Explainer | To recline or not? A look at in-flight rules after Cathay bans Cantonese couple

The Post unpacks protocols, common misconduct on flights and what can get you blacklisted.

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Cathay has blacklisted a Cantonese-speaking couple after they squabbled with a mainland passenger over a reclining seat. Photo: Shuttlestock

Hong Kong aviation firm to expand bespoke services to woo private jet fliers

Vivien Lau, newly appointed CEO of Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre, says it will offer more tailor-made services to cash in on market.

Editorial | We can all play a part for friendlier skies in Hong Kong

Row on Cathay Pacific flight that left one passenger shaken and two others banned shows need to defuse tensions.

Cathay denies firing cabin crew over row between mainland passenger, couple

Airline issues clarification contradicting claim by mainland woman involved in row on flight from Hong Kong to London.

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Cathay Pacific says it has not warned or terminated any flight attendants over the incident. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong’s Cathay to fly direct to Dallas, step up Vancouver and Toronto routes

Flag carrier aims to offer 108 weekly return flights to North America by May next year, with cargo operations also set for expansion.

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The new Dallas route will begin operating on April 24. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong to take ‘step-by-step’ approach to testing drone, flying car operations

Cross-departmental and cross-border talks needed to help city tap into multi-trillion-dollar national low-altitude economy, experts say.

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Editorial | Note to airline bosses: Keep your promises

When passengers pay extra for add-on services, it is in the carriers’ own interest that they deliver what they said they would.

Cathay’s ban on abusive passengers ‘right’ move, say Hong Kong industry leaders

Former Airport Authority member and lawmaker say airline had to show it won’t tolerate aggressive behaviour that affects business and flouts rules.

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Cathay Pacific planes at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline has banned two passengers who abused a fellow traveller from mainland China on a London-bound flight. May Tse

Will Hong Kong benefit from Cathay’s giveaway of tickets to overseas destinations?

Offer part of ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign requiring departure from city to overseas destinations, raising concerns over the benefits to local tourism.

The promotion on Ctrip is sponsored by the Airport Authority as part of the “Hello Hong Kong” campaign. Photo: Sam Tsang

Cathay’s Airbus engine fault risked ‘extensive damage’, fires: Hong Kong probe

Authorities urge European aviation body to demand that manufacturer Rolls-Royce impose inspection requirements for such engine parts.

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Hong Kong pilot union chief Paul Weatherilt open to ‘reconciling’ with Cathay

Outgoing chief of union representing 1,300 Cathay Pacific pilots says airline could have avoided woes if it had not broken with association.

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Hong Kong aviation
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.
last updated:
5 September, 2024
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