Hong Kong lowers e-Channel clearance age for visiting PRC passport and e-EEP holders to 7
Hong Kong finalises ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ rules ahead of 23 December launch
Transport Department warns public of fake social-media posts on Guangdong–Hong Kong vehicle quotas
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Collinson–On-us partnership gives Hong Kong Visa cardholders instant global lounge access
A new Collinson–On-us deal lets eligible Hong Kong Visa cardholders unlock over 1 800 airport lounges instantly after a qualifying spend, eliminating the need for separate lounge memberships and easing travel for frequent business flyers.
Hong Kong finalises ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ rules ahead of 23 December launch
Transport officials say systems are ‘go’ for the 23 December start of the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme, which will let approved mainland private cars enter Hong Kong for up to three days per visit. A new app page, safety videos and an HKeToll payment tag aim to smooth the process. The move could boost high-yield tourist and executive traffic, but quotas and stay limits remain tight.
Cathay Pacific runway incursion in Manila triggers safety review for Hong Kong flag-carrier
A Cathay Pacific aircraft taxied onto a Manila runway without clearance, forcing another jet to abort landing. No one was hurt, but regulators have opened a probe and Cathay has pledged a full review of cockpit procedures—a development corporate travel teams should track for potential schedule ripple-effects.
Japan weather causes 40-plus flight cancellations, including Cathay’s Sapporo–Hong Kong service
Winter storms in Japan forced airlines to cancel more than 40 flights on 18 December, including Cathay Pacific’s New Chitose–Hong Kong service. Hong Kong travellers to northern Japan should brace for limited re-accommodation options and review contingency plans as further snow is forecast.
Collinson-On-us tie-up gives Hong Kong Visa cardholders instant lounge access worldwide
A new Collinson–On-us partnership means Hong Kong Visa cardholders can receive a digital LoungeKey pass immediately after meeting issuer-defined spending criteria, granting entry to 1 800+ airport lounges worldwide. The fully automated benefit could streamline business-traveller comfort and reduce administrative load for mobility managers.