Cathay Pacific waives rebooking and refund fees for Japan flights as Typhoon Dujuan nears
Hong Kong Customs seizes 13 kg of ketamine at airport, signals tighter inbound screening
Very Hot Weather Warning issued in Hong Kong, tourism operators activate heat-stress protocols
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Hong Kong unveils new measures to speed up cross-boundary travel in the Greater Bay Area
Hong Kong said it will expand north- and southbound vehicle schemes, sign new yacht-travel arrangements with Guangdong and push ahead with the Northern Link and Western Rail Link projects. The measures aim to cut red tape and travel times across the Greater Bay Area, benefiting business travellers, logistics operators and high-net-worth yacht owners.
Southbound yacht scheme to let Guangdong vessels cruise Hong Kong waters from October
Hong Kong’s transport minister confirmed that a southbound scheme enabling Guangdong-registered yachts to enter Hong Kong waters will launch in October 2026. The policy lowers regulatory hurdles for leisure craft, aims to boost yachting-related tourism spend and complements broader Greater Bay Area mobility integration.
Typhoon Dujuan prompts travel advisories as it tracks across western Pacific
The Hong Kong Observatory reports Typhoon Dujuan strengthening as it moves south of Japan, prompting Hong Kong-based carriers to plan route adjustments for Japan and North America flights between 20–22 September. Corporate travel managers are urged to prepare for potential delays during the busy pre-Golden-Week period.
San Tin–Huanggang spur of Northern Link gets green light, promising 11-minute border hop
Hong Kong has formally cleared the San Tin–Huanggang spur of the Northern Link for construction, with opening targeted for 2034. The 11-minute cross-border rail hop is expected to boost labour mobility and business travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
Very-Hot-Weather warning triggers heat-stress protocols for outdoor staff at land checkpoints
With the Hong Kong Observatory issuing a Very Hot Weather Warning on 19 September, immigration and security staff at land checkpoints have switched to shorter shifts and activated cooling measures. Travellers should prepare for longer outdoor queuing and employers must follow statutory heat-stress guidelines for any cross-border staff.
Customs seize 7 kg of cannabis buds in two passenger busts at Hong Kong International Airport
Three male travellers arriving from Bangkok were arrested at Hong Kong International Airport on 19 September after officers discovered 7 kg of cannabis hidden in snack packets. The bust reinforces Customs’ strict enforcement approach and signals possible additional screening for passengers on Southeast Asian routes.