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Cathay Pacific fares soar up to 600 % as Iran conflict forces detours

Cathay Pacific fares soar up to 600 % as Iran conflict forces detours

Cathay Pacific’s long-haul ticket prices have almost doubled on average—and spiked 600 % on some routes—as passengers avoid Gulf hubs closed by the Iran conflict. The shortage of seats via alternative corridors is sending travel budgets into turmoil and could hamper Hong Kong’s recovery as an aviation hub if the disruption persists.

Mar 8, 2026
Stranded Hong Kong women’s football squad reaches home, highlighting repatriation hurdles

Stranded Hong Kong women’s football squad reaches home, highlighting repatriation hurdles

After being stranded in Dubai by the Middle-East airspace crisis, Hong Kong’s women’s football team has arrived home via Bangkok. Their journey underscores the complexities of organising ad-hoc routings when direct flights are suspended, offering valuable lessons for corporate evacuation planning.

Mar 8, 2026

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