Hong Kong International Airport’s new Terminal 2 begins phased airline move-in
Vehicle fire briefly closes Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge tunnel, snarling cross-border traffic
Cathay Pacific waives change fees for Japan flights as Typhoon Jangmi nears
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Hong Kong International Airport’s New Terminal 2 Begins Operations, 15 Airlines Shifting Check-in Counters
Hong Kong International Airport has opened the departures hall of its rebuilt Terminal 2 and begun relocating 15 mainly short-haul carriers from Terminal 1. The new zone offers 160 counters, extensive self-service facilities and biometric immigration lanes that cut processing time by roughly a quarter. While boarding still occurs at T1, the move frees up capacity for the summer peak and positions HKIA to reach 120 million passengers annually once the three-runway system is complete. Business travellers should confirm their airline’s terminal and expect faster check-in but a short inter-terminal ride to the gate.
Hong Kong Signs 43 Deals in Kazakhstan, Including Direct Flights and Longer Visa-Free Stays
During a high-profile visit to Astana on 2 June, Hong Kong and Kazakhstan inked 43 cooperation deals that include launching direct Almaty flights in 2027 and extending mutual visa-free stays to 30 days across three Central Asian nations. The pacts, alongside planned tax and investment treaties, will cut travel time and paperwork for Hong Kong firms expanding into Central Asia’s energy and tech sectors, while giving Kazakh companies easier access to the Greater Bay Area.
Vehicle Fire Temporarily Shuts Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge Tunnel, Causing Major Cross-Border Delays
A tyre fire on a goods vehicle prompted a 40-minute partial closure of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge tunnel on 2 June, snarling cross-border traffic but causing no casualties. The incident underscores the vulnerability of the Greater Bay Area’s main road link and highlights the need for stringent fire-safety checks as Hong Kong vehicles increasingly rely on the bridge under the quota-free Northbound Travel Scheme.