Aviation

Cathay Pacific hit by massive $6.45b fuel hedging loss in 2017

The airline deep dives into the red after posting its fourth straight year of deficits.

Cathay Pacific hit by massive $6.45b fuel hedging loss in 2017

The airline deep dives into the red after posting its fourth straight year of deficits.

HKIA passenger traffic down to 6.13m in January

This comes as the Lunar New Year fell on February instead of the first month.

Immigration upgrades streamline inbound tourism

The launch of facial recognition tech enhances passenger clearance capacity.

HKIA ramps up efforts to maintain lead as world's busiest cargo airport

It is enhancing overall ability to handle temperature sensitive goods like pharmaceuticals.

Hong Kong Airlines buys shares in Asian air joint venture

It joins airlines from Malaysian, Indonesian and Brunei airlines as shareholders.

HKIA air passenger volume up 4.3% to 6.42m passengers in December

Passenger traffic to and from the Mainland and Japan recorded the most significant growth.

HKIA passenger volume up 3.3% to 72.9 million passengers in 2017

The airport has also handled over 5 million tonnes of cargo and airmail in the previous year.

HKIA passenger traffic up 10% to 5.94m in November

Traffic to and from Mainland China and Japan grew significantly.

HKIA self-service departure to be extended to other control points

It will now be operational in Lo Wu, Hung Hom and Shenzen Bay among others.

Hong Kong Observatory launches flight weather app

It will provide flight crews with the latest weather information.

HKIA's mobile liaison centre upgrades airport emergency services

It boasts of advanced digital equipment for surveillance and crisis communication.

HKIA passenger traffic up 7.3% to 6.16m in October

Transit passengers contributed the most to traffic.

Cathay Pacific's passenger count dipped 0.2%

Whilst its capacity edged higher by 1.6%.

Cathay Pacific just lost $2.1b in 1H17

No thanks to lower passenger count.