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Morning ferry schedules trimmed 15–30 minutes as naval open-day triggers harbour traffic controls
Five Central–outlying-island ferry lines will operate on a reduced schedule for 45 minutes on 6 July because of PLA Navy harbour activities. The Transport Department urges passengers—especially island residents commuting to work—to leave earlier and monitor real-time service updates.
Severe heat and thunderstorms prompt travel-health advisory for Hong Kong
Hong Kong posted a Very Hot Weather Warning and an urgent Thunderstorm Warning on 5 July, with temperatures above 33 °C and gusts up to 80 km/h. Travellers should anticipate minor ground-handling delays at HKIA, possible ferry schedule tweaks and mandatory heat-stress breaks for outdoor work.
Stormy skies trigger wave of flight delays at HKIA; Hong Kong Airlines HX628 departs 49 minutes late
Wind-shear and lightning forced air-traffic controllers to slow departures at Hong Kong International Airport on 4 July, causing delays averaging 20–30 minutes. Hong Kong Airlines flight HX628 to Seoul left almost 50 minutes late, illustrating the ripple effect that severe weather can have on business travel itineraries.