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Hong Kong Airlines was founded in 2007. It offers passenger and cargo services. It is the third biggest carrier based in Hong Kong.
Local airlines have adjusted their cargo fuel surcharges twice this month in line with falling global fuel prices, transport minister Mable Chan says. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong adds 820 extra flights to ease disruptions due to Middle East war

Transport chief Mable Chan also reveals about 4,100 flight adjustment applications have been expedited since early March.

Hong Kong transport

What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?

Hong Kong transport

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures

Hong Kong transport

Cathay Pacific moves forward Hong Kong boarding gate closure times by 5 minutes

From June 1, airline will also start boarding passengers five minutes earlier to help ensure on-time departures.

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Cathay says late-arriving or no-show passengers are a key cause of delays, as safety regulations require removing their checked baggage from the aircraft hold before departure. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

HK Express cuts surcharge by 12.8% as fuel prices ease amid Mideast war

Adjustment follows similar moves by Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, which have both announced reductions in fuel surcharges.

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.

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Hong Kong economy

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

More residents are travelling to mainland China for the break because of the Middle East war, Tourism Association head says.

Crowds at West Kowloon station on the first day of the Easter holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

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

Many passengers unaware of new rule, with few signs or announcements throughout airport.

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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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China travel

Middle East oil shock sparks global airfare rises, with 9% increases feared

Surging jet fuel prices are pushing airlines – including several Chinese carriers – to raise fares, with a warning of 9 per cent price rises.

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Smoke rises above aircraft parked at Dubai International Airport after a drone strike on March 16. The growing conflict in the Middle East is causing global airlines to raise fares amid a spike in jet fuel prices. Photo: AP
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 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.

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 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

Over 580 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East and seeking help

Cathay Pacific has extended flight suspensions to Dubai and Riyadh until March 14.

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A projectile is seen over the sky in the UAE. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

‘We want to go home’: Hongkongers trapped in Mideast call for more official help

‘We hope the Hong Kong government can care more about Hongkongers stranded in Dubai, not just provide an emergency contact number,’ one person says.

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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

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 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
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong Airlines plane issues mayday call amid runway closure in Taipei

Debris on runway forced three aircraft to circle above Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport while alerting ground control to fuel concerns.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man arrested after extendable baton found in US-bound air luggage

Preliminary investigations show man, 62, hid suspected extendable baton, an unauthorised weapon, in his checked suitcase, police say.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong signs aviation deals with 7 countries to expand global reach

Transport chief Mable Chan says deals reached with mostly Latin American nations, while Airport Authority CEO calls for more investment to manage risks.

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Hong Kong International Airport. The Airport Authority’s CEO has pointed to continuous investment as a way to mitigate risks in an uncertain business environment. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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
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.

Japan

Japanese flock to Hong Kong as city boosts ‘kawaii’ appeal with pandas, Labubu

The number of Japanese tourists to Hong Kong has jumped more than 32 per cent in the first half of this year compared to 2024.

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