Severe thunderstorms trigger High-Speed Rail cancellations and airport delays across Hong Kong
HKIA’s revamped Terminal 2 begins processing departing passengers
Cathay Pacific issues flexible rebooking policy as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches region
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New HKD remittance option launched for elderly allowance recipients living in mainland China
Effective 6 July, Hong Kong retirees living in Guangdong or Fujian under the Portable CSSA and related elderly-allowance schemes can have their benefits paid in HKD directly into mainland bank accounts without fees. The move removes forex costs and is likely to accelerate cross-border retirement migration.
Cathay Pacific to resume Dubai and Riyadh flights from 1 September 2026
Cathay Pacific will restart daily Dubai and four-weekly Riyadh flights from 1 September 2026, restoring nonstop Middle-East connectivity for the first time since 2020. The move supports surging Hong Kong–GCC trade and offers corporates shorter routings and extra cargo capacity. Tickets are already on sale and change-fee waivers remain in place, giving travellers flexibility.
Hong Kong boosts bus links and tweaks outlying-island ferries ahead of Monday morning marine restrictions
Hong Kong’s Transport Department will delay or cancel a slate of outlying-island and inner-harbour ferry sailings for 45 minutes on 6 July because of temporary marine safety zones in Victoria Harbour. Extra bus services will run to Discovery Bay, Ma Wan and Mui Wo to keep commuters moving. Employers with island-based staff are being told to allow additional travel time or enable remote work. The episode highlights the vulnerability of Hong Kong’s inter-island transport links to short-notice harbour restrictions.
Cathay flight CX624 evacuated after cabin smoke on arrival in Hong Kong
A Cathay A330 arriving from Bengaluru was evacuated after landing at HKIA when smoke—linked to an overheating air-conditioning unit—entered the cabin. No injuries occurred, but minor runway-taxiway disruptions followed and the Civil Aviation Department has begun a formal investigation.
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.