ROUTES | Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines Expands Operations To Vietnam
Hong Kong-based airline Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) announced on June 22 that it will expand its operations to Vietnam, with flights to Ho Chi Minh City starting on July 18.…
AirAsia adds new route from Penang to Hong Kong
AirAsia, a budget airline, will begin flying from Penang to Hong Kong on August 10, 2023. This will be the airline’s seventh direct international route from Penang and is expected…
Cathay Pacific fires three staff after passenger alleges discrimination
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said it fired three flight attendants after a passenger accused them of bias against non-English speakers, prompting criticism on Chinese state media and Hong Kong‘s leader…
Cathay Pacific apologises after passenger alleges discrimination
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd apologised after a passenger accused its flight attendants of discriminating against non-English speakers, prompting China’s state media to criticise the airline for “worshipping foreigners.” Cathay said…
INCIDENT | United Airlines Boeing 767 returns to Hong Kong after engine problem
On 20th December, an United Airlines Boeing 767 experienced a series of compressor stalls on engine number 2 while departing Hong Kong. The Boeing 767-300 with registration N648UA was departing…
ROUTES | Fiji Airways eyes A350 flights to Singapore, Hong Kong, Vancouver
The delivery of new jets will make it easier to chase that tropical island getaway. Fiji Airways hopes to add more Airbus A350s to its fleet, and has already earmarked…
Airline body IATA says Hong Kong has lost global aviation hub status
International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh said on Wednesday that Hong Kong has lost its position as a global aviation hub due to China’s zero-COVID policy. Walsh was…
Cathay Pacific to gradually increase capacity after crew quarantine rules lifted
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said it would gradually increase flying capacity in the coming months after the Hong Kong government on Friday lifted rules requiring passenger crew to quarantine in…
Israel’s El Al to resume Hong Kong flights after COVID curbs eased
El Al Israel Airlines said on Monday it would resume non-stop flights to Hong Kong in February after halting them at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Israel’s…
Cathay Pacific sees weaker air cargo peak season this year
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Thursday that the peak season for air cargo this year may not be as strong as last year because of supply chain…