Aviation

Hong Kong expands list of high-risk COVID hot spots

Argentina, Italy, Japan, and four other countries are now considered high-risk.

Hong Kong expands list of high-risk COVID hot spots

Argentina, Italy, Japan, and four other countries are now considered high-risk.

Shorter quarantine period for inbound travellers starts from 12 May

The quarantine period adjustment is based on the vaccine bubble concept.

Hong Kong lifts UK, Ireland travel ban

Travellers may fly to Hong Kong, starting 7 May.

Hong Kong bans flights from “extremely high risk” Nepal

Suspension of flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines have also been extended.

Hong Kong extends Return2hk scheme for residents from China

Hong Kong residents may return to the city between 29 April to 16 May.

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific release SG-HK flight schedules

The inaugural flights between Singapore and Hong Kong will depart from 26 May.

Cathay Pacific's passenger traffic plunged 98%

Quarantine restrictions in Hong Kong reduced its capacity during the first quarter.

Scoot, Vistara, Cathay Pacific flights suspended

More flights from Manila, Singapore and Mumbai have been suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Cathay Pacific Cargo flies 15 million vaccines

The airline has already handled five different vaccine brands.

Cathay Pacific to support homecoming flights from UK

It also welcomes the partial relaxation of quarantine measures for travellers from low-risk countries.

Cathay Pacific adopts digital passes for international travel

It will validate travellers’ compliance to health-related entry requirements.

Cathay Pacific introduces new payment option

Customers can book available seats on any flight with instant confirmation.

Cathay Pacific passenger traffic dropped in February

Average number of passengers per day in March expected to hit below 600.

Swire Pacific records $3.9b loss as pandemic hits Cathay Pacific

The airline is expected to incur recurring loss in the first half of 2021.

Cathay Pacific suffers $21.6b loss amidst pandemic

Recovery remains uncertain as the aviation sector sees return of global passenger traffic to normal level in 2024.

Cathay Pacific delivers Fosun Pharma/BioNTech vaccines to Hong Kong

This marks the first batch of 1m COVID-19 vaccines, developed by Fosun Pharma and BioNTech, delivered by the airline.