South China Morning PostFeb 18
Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks
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Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks
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Updated 18.2.2026
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Hong Kong International Airport *Airport Authority Hong Kong Greater Bay Airlines Hong Kong Airlines
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Feb 18 Morning
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criminal damagehong kong international airportbailself-check-in kiosksarrest
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Youcef Bennoui, 35, was charged with criminal damage and possession of a Part 1 poison.
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A video on social media showed him pushing over several self-check-in kiosks.
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Bennoui was arrested on Monday morning and had been held in police custody.
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He was brought before West Kowloon Court on Wednesday.
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He damaged 10 self-check-in kiosks at aisle J, a metal display shelf, etc.
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Feb 17 Morning
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hong kong airportsecond terminalterminal openingairport expansionairlines
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South China Morning PostFeb 17
Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27
Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 2 will fully reopen on May 27, serving as the base for 15 airlines, primarily handling regional flights. The reopening is part of a larger HK$141.5 billion expansion project that also included a third runway. Airport Authority Chairman Fred Lam Tin-fuk stated that the goal is to alleviate congestion in Terminal 1, which mainly handles long-haul flights. Airlines such as Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express, and Greater Bay Airlines are expected to operate from the redeveloped terminal. Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are conveniently connected via the Airport Express train.
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Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will fully open on May 27.
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The redeveloped facility will serve as the base for 15 airlines.
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The terminal is part of the airport’s HK$141.5 billion expansion project launched in 2016.
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We hope the second terminal can share some of the flight load.
— Fred Lam Tin-fuk, chairman of the Airport Authority
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Airlines expected to be at the second terminal include Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express and Greater Bay Airlines.
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Feb 16 Evening
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Fox News - WorldFeb 16
Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage
A 35-year-old British tourist was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Terminal 1. The man was filmed pushing over approximately ten kiosks and smashing them with a metal pole. The incident caused damage to metal barriers, counters, and a glass panel. Airport security intervened and detained the man, who was found to be carrying unprescribed Viagra pills. Authorities are investigating the incident, which reportedly began after the man attempted to purchase a plane ticket, though the exact reason for his outburst remains unclear.
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A man was seen pushing over check-in kiosks and trying to smash them with a metal pole at Hong Kong International Airport.
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The man was identified as a 35-year-old British tourist.
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Officers arrested the traveler and launched an investigation into his airport meltdown.
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The rampage reportedly resulted in damage to around 10 kiosks, metal barriers, nearby counters and a glass panel.
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Officers reportedly found that he was carrying four Viagra pills without a prescription.
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Feb 16 Morning
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South China Morning PostFeb 16
Hong Kong police arrest foreign national for wrecking airport kiosks in viral video
A foreign national was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday for allegedly damaging self-check-in kiosks. A video circulating on social media showed the man pushing over and striking three kiosks with a stanchion in the departure hall. Police confirmed the arrest, citing suspicion of criminal damage and possession of a Part 1 poison. Authorities have not released the man's nationality, age, or immigration status, as the investigation is ongoing. The incident and subsequent arrest occurred after the video of the vandalism went viral.
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A foreign national has been arrested at Hong Kong International Airport.
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The arrest was on suspicion of criminal damage and drug possession.
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A video showed a man wrecking self-check-in kiosks.
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Police confirmed the man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of a Part 1 poison.
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The force declined to disclose his nationality, age or immigration status.
— Police