Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights have been cancelled for May and June combined, and about 1 per cent during the peak July travel period, the Airport Authority has said, despite a global fuel crisis triggered by the Middle East war, adding it would review charges to ease the industry’s burden.Responding to a lawmaker’s questions, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday that the figures were compiled by the authority, which operates Hong Kong International Airport.Despite the cancellations, the number of flights rose by 5 per cent and passenger throughput increased by 8 per cent year on year in April, she said.
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Airport Authority reports ‘less than’ 5% cancellations despite Middle East war
The Airport Authority has reported that fewer than 5% of Hong Kong flights were cancelled for May and June combined, and approximately 1% during the peak July travel period. This occurred despite a global fuel crisis exacerbated by the Middle East war.
Eric JiangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-06 · 08:37 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The Airport Authority has reported that fewer than 5% of Hong Kong flights were cancelled for May and June combined, and approximately 1% during the peak July travel period. This occurred despite a global fuel crisis exacerbated by the Middle East war. The Authority stated it would review charges to alleviate the industry's financial strain. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan confirmed these figures, compiled by the Airport Authority, were presented in response to a lawmaker's inquiry. Despite cancellations, Hong Kong International Airport saw a 5% increase in flights and an 8% rise in passenger throughput in April compared to the previous year.
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Passenger throughput increased by 8% year on year in April.
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The number of flights rose by 5% year on year in April.
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About 1% of Hong Kong flights cancelled during the peak July travel period.
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Fewer than 5% of Hong Kong flights cancelled for May and June combined.
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The Airport Authority will review charges to ease the industry's burden.
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