Aviation

HKIA rolls out smartphone express bag drop service

The service is available to all passengers in Hong Kong.

Cathay Group fully repays HKSAR government’s $19.5b investment

The group has also paid the government a total of $2.44b in preference share dividends.

Hong Kong Airlines cancels four flights due to Typhoon Gaemi

The affected flights include four routes between Hong Kong and Taipei.

Cathay Pacific passenger traffic rises 19.7% YoY in June

Cathay Pacific carried a total of 1,837,706 passengers in June.

Cathay Pacific to buy back remaining 50% of gov't preference shares

The airline's repurchase of the stake is valued at $9.75b.

HK announces first visa approvals under new investment scheme

The scheme garnered 339 applications and over 3,700 enquiries as of 30 June.

Hong Kong Airlines launches new route to Xining

Beginning 8 July, the airlines will fly to and from Xining every Tuesday and Saturday.

Cathay Pacific launches direct flights to Ningbo

Direct flights will operate four times a week.

Hong Kong Airlines expects 500 additional employees in 2024

It is conducting recruitment events in various areas. 

HKIAA and ICSCC partner for Super Terminal Expo

A cooperation agreement was signed between the HKIAA, ICSCC, and Informa Markets Asia.

SIA and Cathay partner to advance sustainability in the airline industry

The airlines will promote sustainable aviation fuel in APAC.

Gov’t to liberalise cargo fuel surcharge

This will take effect 1 January 2025.

China adds 8 cities in Individual Visit Scheme

There are now 59 cities included in the program.

HK Express expands with new route to Sanya

The airline plans to take advantage of an upcoming festival bound to happen in April.