Hong Kong International Airport reports continued growth in passenger and cargo traffic for June 2024
Passenger numbers reach post-pandemic high in July
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has released air traffic statistics for June 2024, highlighting significant growth at Hong...
British Airways halves London-Hong Kong service due to rising costs
British Airways will cut its London-Hong Kong flights from two to one per day starting October 27, 2024, due to increased fuel and manpower...
British Airways flight to Hong Kong returns to London after 11 hours due to technical issues
Passengers on British Airways flight BA31 experienced an 11-hour ordeal when their aircraft, bound for Hong Kong, had to return to London. The Boeing...
Cathay Pacific increases services to Perth, Western Australia
Cathay Pacific has announced an increase in its services between Hong Kong and Perth, adding five additional flights per week starting from October 28,...
Hong Kong airport runway temporarily closed after Atlas Air plane’s tyre burst
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has resumed dual-runway operations after reopening the North Runway (07L/25R) at 15:45 on June 17, 2024.The runway had been...
Cathay Pacific to launch nonstop flights connecting Hong Kong and Riyadh
Cathay Pacific announced the introduction of direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting on October 28, 2024. This initiative aims...
Hong Kong International Airport reports remarkable growth in passenger and cargo traffic for March 2024
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) witnessed significant increases in passenger and cargo traffic in March 2024, with 4.36 million passengers and 29,840 flight movements,...
One Air commences Boeing 747 freighter operations at East Midlands Airport
One Air, a British cargo airline, has initiated operations at East Midlands Airport (EMA), making it a regular hub for their Boeing 747-400 freighter...
“Hong Kong International Airport expanding capacity with three-runway system, on track for 2024 completion
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is progressing with the Three-Runway System (3RS) project, aiming to handle 120 million passengers and 10 million tonnes of...
Hong Kong air traffic recovery continues in 2023 as December sees post-pandemic new heights
In 2023, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) witnessed a continued recovery in air traffic, reaching new post-pandemic heights in December. Figures released by Airport...
Two British Airways flight attendants die suddenly over the holidays
Two British Airways flight attendants, both 52 years old, tragically passed away suddenly, one in a hotel during a stopover and the other while...
British cargo airline One Air six times to Maastricht Aachen Airport in December
The British airline One Air will land at Maastricht Aachen Airport six times in December. This concerns cargo flights from Hong Kong that are...
China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330 suffers uncontained engine failure
On 3 December, a China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330-300 (registered B-8970) operated flight MU721 between Shanghai, China and Hong Kong. During cruise, at 34,000...
Air traffic continues to grow at Hong Kong International Airport in October
In October 2023, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw substantial growth in air traffic. Passengers reached 3.8 million, soaring four times higher compared to...
Challenge Group is expanding Hong Kong-Liège e-commerce services
Challenge Group is expanding its e-commerce services between Hong Kong and Liège Airport, its main hub. They have introduced a B767 freighter to increase...
Cathay Pacific to launch Chicago O’Hare’s first direct service to Hong Kong since COVID-19 pandemic
Cathay Pacific and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) have announced the resumption of direct air service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and...
Hong Kong International Airport records continued air traffic growth in July
In July 2023, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported a significant increase in air traffic figures. Passenger traffic grew by 14.9% compared to June...
Cathay Group intends to purchase 32 new single-aisle Airbus aircraft
The Cathay Group announces today its intention to purchase up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding...
Hong Kong International Airport celebrates 25 years of excellence
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) celebrated its 25th Anniversary today. Chairman, Board Members and Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), together...
Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 aborts take-off; emergency evacuation initiated after overheated undercarriage
On 24 June, a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300 (registered B-KPQ) operated flight CX880 between Hong Kong and Los Angeles, United States. Due to a...