Flights were departing Hong Kong airport largely on schedule on Wednesday morning, a day after pro-democracy protesters caused chaos with a disruptive sit-in — AFP Photo HONG KONG — Flights were departing Hong Kong airport largely on schedule on Wednesday morning, a day after protesters caused chaos with a disruptive sit-in that paralysed the busy transport hub. Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Tuesday after demonstrators blockaded two terminals, the second consecutive day the airport has been targeted in the latest escalation of a 10-week political crisis that has gripped the international finance hub. Protesters physically blocked travellers from accessing flights throughout the afternoon, before battling with riot police outside the terminal later that evening and turning on two people they accused of being spies or undercover police. But by the early hours of Wednesday morning the vast majority of protesters had left the building and flights began … [Read more...] about Hong Kong airport protesters retreat after chaos
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Airlines cancel Vietnam-Hong Kong flights due to protests
The Hanoitimes - According to South China Morning Post, more than 300 flights were canceled on Tuesday at Hong Kong International Airport. Bamboo Airways lands first aircraft Vietnam’s first aircraft engine parts factory put into operation On Hong Kong International Airport’s website, some air carriers operating flights to Vietnam including Jetstar Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Dragon, Cathay Pacific, Vietjet Air, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines have canceled 11 and delayed another 10 flights from and to the airport on August 13, VnExpress reported. An aircraft is taking off at Tan Son Nhat airport. Photo: VNA These airlines said that all information on canceled and delayed flights was sent to travel agencies and then messaged to passengers. Otherwise, those affected by the schedule changes will be updated on the situation at Hong Kong and Vietnamese airports as well as have their tickets refunded, canceled or rescheduled free of charge according to … [Read more...] about Airlines cancel Vietnam-Hong Kong flights due to protests
Vietnamese airlines cancel Hong Kong flights due to protests
Photo: Dantri As of 7 a.m. on August 13, Hong Kong authorities announced the closure of the airport in a bid to ensure the safety and security of travelers. As a result of the closure, low-cost carrier Vietjet Air cancelled its VJ876 and VJ877 flights on the HCM City-Hong Kong and Hong Kong-HCM City routes. A representative from Vietjet said these cancellations will affect passengers and their flight schedules. The airline is to support passengers on affected flights in line with its current regulations. Passengers are also being advised to regularly check flight information on the airline’s website. They can use the fare basis code to quickly search for news on their flights and departure times in order to flexibly adjust their traveling schedule if necessary. In addition, both Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific also changed the flight schedules on several flights between Vietnam and Hong Kong on August 13 due to the impact of the protest at the airport. As a result, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese airlines cancel Hong Kong flights due to protests
Vietnamese airline flights hit by Hong Kong protests
Many flights of Vietnamese airlines have been cancelled or rescheduled for being affected by on-going protest chaos at Hong Kong International Airport. National carrier Vietnam Airlines and budget carrier Jetstar Pacific have announced to change the time of some of their flights from and to Hong Kong today, August 13. Protestors at Hong Kong International Airport Vietnam Airlines will delay two flights VN594 and VN595 on HCM City-Hong Kong for seven hours and 40 minutes compared to their scheduled departure. The carrier’s other flights from and to Hong Kong today will be conducted as scheduled. Meanwhile, Jetstar Pacific has cancelled two flights BL160 and BL161 on the Hanoi-Hong Kong and Danang-Hong Kong routes respectively. The affected passengers will be supported to change for other flights if they want. Budget carrier Vietjet’s two flights VJ876 and VJ877 on HCM City-Hong Kong-HCM City routes will be also suspended. All flights which departed from Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Vietnamese airline flights hit by Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong protesters kick off airport rally
Pro-democracy activists kicked off three days of rallies at Hong Kong's airport on Friday (Aug 9), hoping to win international support from arriving passengers as the protests that have rocked the city enter a third month. Protesters gathering in Hong Kong's airport on Aug 9, 2019. (Photo: AFP/Anthony Wallace) The rallies, promoted on social media with a mock boarding pass reading "HK to freedom" and "warm pick-up to guests to HK", will be the second time protesters have brought their message to the international travel hub. A man looks out from the departures area as protesters rally in arrivals against a controversial extradition bill at Hong Kong’s international airport on Aug 9, 2019. (Photo: AFP/Anthony Wallace) The gatherings have not been authorised, but the last demonstration at the airport passed off peacefully without causing flight disruptions. Activists, some dressed in the movement's signature black, sat on the floor in the airport's arrivals hall and held … [Read more...] about Hong Kong protesters kick off airport rally