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Hong Kong flights see minimal cancellations despite Middle East conflict

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The Hong Kong Airport Authority reported that fewer than 5% of flights were canceled in May and June, and approximately 1% in July, despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The authority also noted a 5% increase in flights and an 8% rise in passenger traffic in April. Local airlines have adjusted by redirecting capacity to less-served routes and increasing seat availability on existing long-haul flights. AI

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Hong Kong flights see minimal cancellations despite Middle East conflict

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Jiang ·

    Airport Authority reports ‘less than’ 5% cancellations despite Middle East war

    Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights have been cancelled in 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 …

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