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Cathay Pacific and HK Express to trim schedules as soaring jet-fuel costs force Asian carriers to slash routes
Jet-fuel prices driven up by the Middle East conflict are forcing airlines to cut capacity. Cathay Pacific will cancel about 2 % of its flights from mid-May to end-June, while HK Express will cut 6 %. Companies should expect leaner seat supply, higher fares and potential schedule volatility through the summer peak.
Hong Kong tourist arrivals rise 14 % in March, driven by surge in long-haul and regional visitors
Hong Kong recorded 4.35 million visitor arrivals in March 2026, up 14 % year-on-year, with non-mainland travellers making up 27 % of the total. The jump was fuelled by high-profile art and lifestyle events that helped lift first-quarter arrivals to 14.31 million. Growing long-haul traffic and tight hotel occupancy mean businesses should book flights and accommodation earlier and budget for higher travel costs.