Hong Kong has signed 96 agreements valued at US$1.65 billion with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan during a visit by city leader John Lee Ka-chiu. The agreements cover government-level cooperation in trade and education, as well as business partnerships. Lee hailed the visit as successful, paving the way for closer ties and new direct flight routes.
Hong Kong plans to launch direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan, in Q1 next year, aiming to save business travelers up to 10 hours and attract tourists from Central Asia. Lawmakers and industry leaders support the move, citing potential for strengthened ties and convenient travel.
Hong Kong plans to launch direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan, in early 2025, potentially saving travelers up to 10 hours and boosting tourism from Central Asia. Lawmakers and business leaders support the initiative, citing increased convenience for merchants and potential for stronger ties.
A direct flight between Hong Kong and Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is expected to launch this year, strengthening ties between Central Asia and the city. This follows Cathay Pacific's planned service to Almaty, Kazakhstan, next year.
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, and Greater Bay Airlines cancelled or rescheduled flights to Japan on Wednesday due to Typhoon Jangmi approaching Tokyo. Affected routes include Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
Guy Bradley, 60, succeeds Patrick Healy as chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola, focusing on enhancing performance and Hong Kong's aviation hub status.
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will lower its fuel surcharge fees for passenger flights by as much as about 14 per cent from May 16, after a series of increases that began in March. For long-haul flights, the surcharge will fall from HK$1,560 (US$199) to HK$1,362 per leg of the trip. For shorter journeys, such as those between Hong Kong and South Asia, the rate will drop to HK$633, down from HK$725. For flights from mainland China to Hong Kong, the surcharge will remain at HK$135,...
Cathay Pacific Airways has raised HK$2.08 billion (US$265.4 million) by selling Hong Kong dollar-denominated bonds to boost its working capital, tapping the public bond market for the first time. Hong Kong’s flag carrier said on Friday that the bond issuance was the biggest of its kind by a locally based, non-public sector company. The three-year bonds, which carried a fixed interest rate of 3.78 per cent, were sold mainly to professional investors such as asset managers, banks and private...
