Eager travellers, undeterred by the Airport Authority’s announcement that outbound flights would not resume until 6am on Thursday, have headed to Hong Kong International Airport as Severe Typhoon Ragasa moved away from the city. With all flights suspended until midnight, the authority expected the airport would be very busy and anticipated handling about 1,000 flights….
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing now for 50 per cent off during our two-day flash sale. The Hong Kong Observatory issues the No 8 warning signal at 2.20pm on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa is expected to bring hurricane-force…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » Unprecedented Cancellations of Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas Airways As Hong Kong Airport Closes for 36 Hours, Typhoon Ragasa Bringing New Travel Chaos: Time is Running Out! Published on September 23, 2025 By: Paramita Sarkar Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has officially announced the suspension of all passenger flights…
The emergency exit door and inflatable evacuation slide of a Hong Kong Airlines plane were triggered “inadvertently” after landing in Osaka, causing no injuries but delaying the return flight for 70 passengers. The carrier on Monday said it had reported the incident on flight HX612, which landed at Osaka Kansai International Airport at 7.15pm the…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Emergency Slide Deploys on Hong Kong Airlines Flight HX612, Causing Delays and Rebooking – What Happened and How Airlines Responded Published on September 22, 2025 On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Hong Kong Airlines experienced an unexpected incident involving the deployment of an emergency evacuation slide aboard flight HX612. This flight,…
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Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Hong Kong Airlines Launches Direct Flights from Hong Kong to Lijiang, China, Boosting Tourism and Connectivity Published on September 13, 2025 In a major step to improve travel connections and support tourism, Hong Kong Airlines has inaugurated direct flights between Hong Kong and Lijiang, a city nestled in the scenic…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » China’s Tourism Industry Poised for Growth as Hong Kong Airlines Launches New Direct Flight Route to Lijiang, Enhancing Connectivity and Travel Opportunities Published on September 10, 2025 Hong Kong Airlines’ launch of a direct flight route from Hong Kong to Lijiang is set to significantly boost tourism, drawing more visitors…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Hong Kong Airlines Expands Its Network with the Launch of Direct Flight to Lijiang, Providing Seamless Travel Options Between Two Iconic Destinations in China Published on September 9, 2025 Hong Kong Airlines expands its network with the launch of a direct flight to Lijiang, providing seamless travel options…
Hong Kong airport’s revamped second terminal will open in stages from September 23 as part of the city’s efforts to raise its game as an international aviation hub, with a coach hall debuting first. The Post unpacks what passengers can expect at Terminal 2. 1. What comes first at Terminal 2? The first phase of…