Hong Kong Immigration Department extends weekend service hours to clear passport backlog
System-wide flight delays ripple across Asia, hitting 175 departures at Hong Kong airport
Border spot-checks test Hong Kong taxi drivers as two-device dashboard rule kicks in
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Hong Kong passport climbs to 45th place in 2026 Henley Index, granting visa-free access to 171 destinations
The 2026 Henley Passport Index puts the HKSAR passport at 45th globally with visa-free access to 171 places, up from 47th last year. The broader reach cuts red tape for Hong Kong-based business travellers and expatriates, though experts warn that the city’s passport strength remains vulnerable to political shifts.
Heathrow scraps 100-ml liquid rule as CT scanners spread—Hong Kong Airport preparing similar rollout
Heathrow’s full switch to CT scanners ends the 100-ml liquid limit and laptop removal at security. Hong Kong International Airport says similar lanes will open in 2026, promising faster screening and consistent rules for business travellers connecting through the city.
Immigration Department to open on successive Saturdays as passport demand hits post-pandemic record
Hong Kong will keep immigration counters open late on two consecutive Saturdays to tackle a passport-application backlog that has already surpassed pre-Covid levels. The ad-hoc measure gives companies and travellers extra time to secure travel documents.
Seat-belt rule extended to all Hong Kong bus seats from 25 January—new liability for operators and passengers
A new regulation effective 25 January makes seat belts compulsory on every bus seat in Hong Kong and imposes fines on both operators and unbelted passengers. Corporate shuttle services must verify compliance or risk penalties and insurance complications.
Long-haul Cathay cancellations highlight regional airline strain as 17 Asia flights scrapped in a day
Seventeen flight cancellations across Asia on 24 January included five Cathay Pacific long-haul services from Hong Kong to the US. The disruptions, linked to staffing and fleet constraints, force corporates to build alternative routings and may threaten slot retention for airlines.