Is Hong Kong safe for tourists? Millions of people have marched in the streets, a general strike has caused transport chaos, flights have been canceled, and thugs have attacked passengers at an MTR station. Check out what key governments are advising their nationals.
More Flight Cancellations at Hong Kong Airport on 13 August
Passengers arriving at Hong Kong International Airport will be greeted by demonstrators protesting an unpopular extradition bill this weekend. The second major protest to be held at the airport this summer, it will run from 9 to 11 August.Â
Controversial ‘Same-Sex’ Airline Ad Gets Green Light
Intense pressure from Hong Kong's first openly gay legislator and LGBT activists has forced the MTR and the Hong Kong Airport Authority to back down on their banning of an of a Cathay Pacific advertisement with an image two men holding hands on the beach.
Flight Review: Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus 350-900 from Hong Kong to Bangkok
First hand review of Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus 350-900 flight from Hong Kong to Bangkok in Amazing Thailand - seat, food, ambiance, arrival, checking flight status, getting the best foreign currency exchange rate
Chinese Airline to Launch Hangzhou – Qingdao – Vancouver Link
Capital Airlines will begin service between Hangzhou, Zhejjang, and Vancouver, British Columbia, by way Qingdao, Shandong, on 30 December 30 2016. The flights will operate three times a week. Airbus A330s will be deployed on the route.
Chinese Airlines to Add New Routes from Second Tier Cities to Australia
The number of Chinese tourists visiting Australia rose by 32.6% in April 2016 compared to the same month the year before. The sharp spike in tourism is prompting Chinese airlines to add new routes between China and Australia.
Airline to Launch First Ever Nonstop Flights Between San Francisco and Israel
United Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between San Francisco and Tel Aviv, It is the first ever nonstop airline service between the West Coast of the United States and Israel. Flights will operate three times a week.
Airlines to Launch New Routes Between Greater China and North America
Airline News A Chinese air carrier plans to launch a new airline route to Vancouver, British Columbia, and three U.S. carriers plan to launch new airline routes linking two California cities with five cities in Greater China. Jingli Street in Chengdu, which is located near the giant panda preserve. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Growing …
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Britain: Northern Californians Will Have 2 New Ways to Get to London Next Spring
Northern California travelers flying to London, England, will soon have 3 airports to choose from : Oakland Airport, San Francisco Airport, and San Jose Airport as well as 2 in London: Gatwick and Heathrow..
Germany: Airline Launches Restaurant Style Meal Service in Business Class
Forget flight trolleys and trays! Passengers flying Business Class on Lufthansa's long haul flights can now look forward to ordering from a menu and being served directly from the galley - when they want to eat.