Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has activated its special ticketing guidelines after heavy snowfall in Boston prompted delays and potential cancellations on 22–23 February (US EST). Passengers with tickets issued on or before 21 February and travelling on the affected dates may rebook or reroute once without service fees, provided new travel is completed by 31 March 2026.(cathaypacific.com)
The waiver applies to tickets purchased directly from Cathay or through travel agents, as well as redemption bookings. Fare and tax differences may still be payable if the new itinerary involves a different cabin or destination. The airline advises customers who booked via third parties to contact their agents, while those who booked online can self-serve through the “Manage Booking” tool.
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For travellers whose rerouting plans take them through additional transit points, keeping visa requirements up to date is just as critical as securing new seats. VisaHQ’s Hong Kong platform (https://www.visahq.com/hong-kong/) can rapidly check destination entry rules and arrange express visa processing, offering peace of mind when weather throws itineraries off course.
Although the snowstorm is centred in the US northeast, its ripple effect can disrupt crew rotations and aircraft routings across Cathay’s global network. Mobility managers with Boston-bound assignees or connecting travellers should check flight status regularly and re-accommodate staff early to secure limited seat inventory during the post-storm recovery.
The incident is a timely reminder for corporates to review travel insurance provisions covering weather-related delays, and to ensure traveller-tracking systems capture real-time changes for duty-of-care compliance.
The waiver applies to tickets purchased directly from Cathay or through travel agents, as well as redemption bookings. Fare and tax differences may still be payable if the new itinerary involves a different cabin or destination. The airline advises customers who booked via third parties to contact their agents, while those who booked online can self-serve through the “Manage Booking” tool.
For travellers whose rerouting plans take them through additional transit points, keeping visa requirements up to date is just as critical as securing new seats. VisaHQ’s Hong Kong platform (https://www.visahq.com/hong-kong/) can rapidly check destination entry rules and arrange express visa processing, offering peace of mind when weather throws itineraries off course.
Although the snowstorm is centred in the US northeast, its ripple effect can disrupt crew rotations and aircraft routings across Cathay’s global network. Mobility managers with Boston-bound assignees or connecting travellers should check flight status regularly and re-accommodate staff early to secure limited seat inventory during the post-storm recovery.
The incident is a timely reminder for corporates to review travel insurance provisions covering weather-related delays, and to ensure traveller-tracking systems capture real-time changes for duty-of-care compliance.
