Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has said it remains “very confident” it will return to 100 per cent pre-pandemic capacity by next month with “robust plans in place” for recruitment, but its pilots’ union has expressed doubts. Cathay Group, just two days ahead of the launch of the city’s long-awaited three-runway system on…
The authority managing Hong Kong’s international airport is doing all it can to coax overseas airlines and seek new routes to fill the extra capacity created by the soon-to-debut three-runway system while waiting for city flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways to fully restore its pre-pandemic passenger capacity. In an exclusive interview with the Post, the…
HK Express is bringing back its popular feature “65+ Senior Travel Promotion” to celebrate Senior Citizens Day. Seniors can fly with friends and family for just HKD 2 flight tickets. All Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 or above can purchase exclusive one-way tickets to 20 destinations in Asia. Choose from cities such as…
At least 24 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan have been cancelled due to approaching Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which is expected to be 500km from the city later this week. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, Kong-rey will move towards Taiwan on Wednesday and pass over the island’s central and southern parts on Thursday. It…
HK Express introduces direct flights from Hong Kong to Shizuoka, Japan, marking its third new Japanese destination in 2024. HONG KONG – HK Express Airways (HK Express) is expanding its footprint in Japan, with the announcement of its latest direct service between Hong Kong and Shizuoka. Starting on 17 December 2024, the low-cost carrier will…
The number of thefts on board flights to Hong Kong has risen sharply by 164 per cent in the first eight months of the year, with a visitor from Switzerland losing a HK$4.16 million (US$535,320) watch in the largest case. The 132 thefts in the period surpassed the number of cases on inbound flights in…
