Hong Kong Airport passenger traffic rises 8.4% in July as cargo volumes decline
Hong Kong International Airport handled 5.62 million passengers in July 2026, an increase of 8.4% compared with the same month last year. Aircraft movements...
Hong Kong International Airport reports strong passenger and cargo growth in first half of 2026
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued its recovery in June 2026, handling 5.12 million passengers, up 7.9% year-on-year, while aircraft movements increased 2.3% to...
Cathay Pacific expands Latin America network through new Iberia codeshares
Cathay Pacific is expanding its reach in Latin America by launching new codeshare services with Iberia to Fortaleza and Recife (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina)...
Cathay Cargo strengthens fleet with A330 freighter lease to boost regional capacity
Cathay Cargo is expanding its freighter operations through a new Airbus A330P2F lease agreement signed by Air Hong Kong, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as...
Hong Kong Airport posts double-digit passenger growth as network expansion continues
Hong Kong International Airport recorded strong growth in May 2026, handling 5.34 million passengers, up 10.2% year-on-year, while flight movements increased 3.6% to 33,655....
Hong Kong Airport passenger traffic surges as key routes rank among world’s busiest
Hong Kong International Airport reported strong growth in passenger traffic in March, handling 5.74 million travellers—up nearly 20% year-on-year—as the airport continues its post-pandemic...
Passenger dies after medical emergency on Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong
A 51-year-old passenger has died after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight CX216 from Manchester, UK, to Hong Kong International Airport, operated by Boeing 777-300ER...
Munich Airport opens new Terminal 1 pier, welcomes first passengers
Munich Airport has officially opened its new Terminal 1 pier, marking a major milestone in the airport’s long-term expansion and modernisation programme.
The facility entered...
Cathay Pacific unveils redesigned flagship First Class lounge in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has revealed a fully redesigned version of its flagship The Wing, First lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, marking a new phase...
Cathay Pacific launches direct Hong Kong–Seattle flights, expands North America network
Cathay Pacific has introduced a new five-times-weekly non-stop service between Hong Kong and Seattle, marking its ninth passenger destination in North America and strengthening...
Death on British Airways long-haul flight sparks controversy over in-flight handling
A passenger death aboard a British Airways long-haul flight from Hong Kong to London Heathrow Airport has sparked controversy over how the situation was...
Hong Kong International Airport reports solid start to 2026 with growth across all segments
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded steady, broad-based growth in January 2026, with increases in passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo throughput signalling continued...
Cathay Cargo transports elite showjumping horses from Liège to Hong Kong for Longines International Horse Show
Cathay Cargo has once again delivered its specialist Live Animal solution, successfully flying around 60 elite showjumping horses from Europe to Hong Kong for...
Emirates SkyCargo adds Liège to freighter network, boosting European capacity
Emirates SkyCargo has added Liège Airport (LGG) in Belgium to its scheduled freighter network, marking its first new freighter destination of 2026 and signalling...
Hong Kong International Airport reaches 61 million passengers in 2025, cargo tops 5 million tonnes
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 61 million passenger journeys in 2025, marking a strong recovery year with double-digit growth of 15%, supported by...
Asiana Airlines flight lands safely in Hong Kong after powerbank fire on board
Asiana Airlines flight OZ745 from Seoul Incheon to Hong Kong (Airbus A350-900 reg. HL8308) landed safely on Thursday evening after a passenger’s portable powerbank...
Passenger arrested for trying to open Cathay Pacific door mid-flight
Authorities in Hong Kong confirmed the arrest of a passenger on Friday (Dec 12) following a serious mid-air incident aboard a Cathay Pacific flight...
Cathay Pacific resumes direct flights between Hong Kong and Adelaide
Cathay Pacific has resumed direct flights to Adelaide, re-establishing a key link between Hong Kong and South Australia after several years’ absence. The service...
Cathay inspires 180 first-time flyers with Discovery Flight 2025 over Hong Kong
Event highlights airline’s commitment to youth empowerment through I Can Fly programmeCathay hosted its Discovery Flight 2025, taking 180 first-time flyers from the Strive...
Hong Kong Airport traffic growth moderates in September amid typhoon disruptions
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded steady growth in September despite multiple typhoons affecting operations. The airport handled 4.42 million passengers (+9.2% year-on-year) and...