Hong Kong opens its roads to Guangdong-registered private cars under new Southbound Travel Scheme
Immigration Department forecasts 11.5 million border crossings over Christmas and New Year, expands e-Channel capacity
Contactless immigration clearance expanded as Hong Kong rolls out QR-code ‘Smart Departure’ for visitors and residents
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Christmas road closures and overnight transport boost to keep Hong Kong moving on 24-25 December
Dozens of roads in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui will shut from the afternoon of December 24, but MTR, night-buses and escalator services will run through the night. The arrangements aim to keep festive crowds safe and mobile while minimising disruption for residents and business travellers.
Cathay Group’s November traffic jumps 26 % as network hits 103 cities
Cathay Group carried 2.53 million passengers in November 2025, up 26 % year-on-year, and achieved an 87 % load factor – its best since 2023. Twenty new routes opened this year have expanded the network to 103 cities, while cargo tonnage climbed 10 %. Management now expects full-year profits to surpass 2024. The data confirm that Hong Kong’s air-hub recovery is accelerating, giving employers more lift for business travel and expatriate rotations.
Hong Kong airport transit traffic soars 51 % as November passengers break 5-million mark
HKIA handled 5.19 million passengers in November – up 17 % year-on-year – with transfer/transit flows surging 50.9 %. Flight movements climbed to 33,495 and cargo throughput to 486,000 tonnes. The rebound underscores Hong Kong’s renewed strength as a trans-Pacific and intra-Asia hub, giving businesses greater itinerary flexibility but also signalling tighter slot competition next year.
Wave of 22 flight cancellations ripples across Asia, hitting Hong Kong services
Twenty-two flights were cancelled across five Asian markets on 22 December, including two departures from Hong Kong. The multi-hub disruption illustrates the delicate balance of crews and aircraft in the region’s year-end peak and signals that corporates may need backup routings and flexible ticket policies over the holidays.