Cathay Pacific and HK Express to trim schedules as soaring jet-fuel costs force Asian carriers to slash routes
Hong Kong tourist arrivals rise 14 % in March, driven by surge in long-haul and regional visitors
Sri Lanka grants visa-on-arrival to Hong Kong SAR passport holders
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Cathay Pacific and HK Express slash May–June flights as jet-fuel prices soar
Cathay Pacific will cut about 2 % of flights and HK Express around 6 % between mid-May and end-June 2026 in response to a fuel-price shock triggered by Middle-East tensions. The reductions mainly hit short-haul Asian services, with some long-haul frequencies also affected, forcing corporate travellers to budget for higher fares and potential re-routing.
Canton Fair boosts visa-free transit, payments ahead of 139th edition, benefitting Hong Kong traders
Guangzhou has introduced special immigration lanes, visa-free transit options, and widespread foreign-card acceptance to support overseas attendees at the Canton Fair starting 15 April. The enhancements are expected to save time and costs for the many Hong Kong-based trading companies that shuttle staff to the fair.
Lufthansa pilot strike on 13–14 April threatens Europe itineraries for Hong Kong travellers
A 48-hour Lufthansa pilot strike on 13–14 April is disrupting the carrier’s global network, jeopardising connecting flights frequently used by Hong Kong passengers to reach secondary European cities. Companies should proactively rebook staff, brief them on EC 261 compensation rights, and secure contingency routings via alternative hubs.