Aviation
Hong Kong, Singapore to review travel bubble plans in late-August
This followed the recent surge of new confirmed cases in Singapore.
Hong Kong, Singapore to review travel bubble plans in late-August
This followed the recent surge of new confirmed cases in Singapore.
Cathay Pacific records increase in passengers, cargo YoY in June
The traffic figures were still below the pre-pandemic levels in June 2019.
HK tightens entry measures on travellers from Russia
This comes as the number of cases, including those with mutant variants, rise in Russia.
Hong Kong, Singapore resume talks on travel bubble plans
The travel bubble set in May was postponed after the virus resurgence in Singapore.
Cathay Pacific Cargo launches new ultra-tracking system worldwide
Ultra Track offers a near real0time monitoring of cargo shipment.
Hong Kong bans travel from UK anew
UK will be identified as an “extremely high-risk” area, starting 1 July.
UK now in Hong Kong’s “very high-risk” list
Stricter requirements for travellers from UK will take effect on 28 June.
Hong Kong imposes travel ban on Indonesia
Starting 25 June, Indonesia will be considered as an “extremely high-risk” area.
Hong Kong may ease entry for vaccinated persons
This does not apply to vaccinated persons from extremely or very high-risk places.
Cathay Pacific passenger traffic rises 30% in May
The airline carried some 24,000 passengers during the month.
Hong Kong raises Indonesia’s COVID-19 risk level
Indonesia will be identified as a “very high-risk” area, starting 21 June.
Colombia, Korea now in Hong Kong’s high-risk list
The tighter border restrictions will take effect on 18 June.
Cathay Pacific amongst Asia Pacific’s top carriers
The airline earned an overall score of 4.6 out of 5 in the Air Cargo Excellence Survey.
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble decision pushed back to July
The Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble has been pushed back again.
Gov’t extends Cathay Pacific’s access to $7.8b loan facility
The drawdown period will be extended 12 months to 8 June 2022.
Hong Kong expands risk list in Return2HK scheme
Hong Kong residents coming from at-risk areas will no longer be exempted from quarantine.
Cathay coaxes Hong Kongers to get vaccine jab with party flight
The airline will also give away 20 million Asia Miles in a draw.