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West Kowloon high-speed rail to add 16 new mainland destinations before Lunar New Year
MTR will add 16 direct-access mainland China stations to the Hong Kong section of the high-speed rail network from 26 January, boosting the total to 110. The move, announced 22 January, targets Lunar New Year demand, increases Shanghai sleeper services to nightly operations and raises frequencies on the Guangzhou corridor. The upgrade is expected to drive visitor spending and give corporate travellers a faster alternative to short-haul flights.
Cathay Group carries record 36 million passengers in 2025, eyes capacity boost in 2026
Cathay Pacific and HK Express carried a combined 36 million passengers in 2025—27 per cent more than the previous year—setting two single-day records during the holiday peak. The carrier attributes growth to expanded capacity and strong long-haul rebound, and plans further network restoration and staff hiring in 2026.
Cathay Pacific waives change fees on U.S. flights as snowstorm Fern disrupts travel
Cathay Pacific introduced a fee-free rebooking and rerouting policy on 22 January for Hong Kong-U.S. flights affected by snowstorm Fern. Tickets issued on or before 22 January for travel between 23 and 26 January can be changed without penalty, offering corporate travellers flexibility amid likely delays.