Hong Kong to ban passenger flights from UK to curb virus
3 years, 8 months ago

Hong Kong to ban passenger flights from UK to curb virus

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong says it will ban all passenger flights from the U.K. starting Thursday as it seeks to curb the spread of new variants of the coronavirus. Although flights from the U.K. are banned from July 1, passengers can still book one-way flights from Hong Kong to London on airlines such as Cathay Pacific and British Airways. Hong Kong, which for months imposed a 21-day quarantine for arrivals from most countries and implemented strict social-distancing regulations, reported three new cases of the coronavirus on Monday. The U.K. flight ban comes as Hong Kong is looking to relax quarantine measures for most other countries, including the U.S. and Canada.

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Hong Kong airport’s passenger volume surges as China reopens
2 years, 1 month ago

Hong Kong airport’s passenger volume surges as China reopens

Hindustan Times  

The number of people passing through Hong Kong’s airport skyrocketed last month as travel restrictions eased and China reopened borders for the first time since the pandemic began. Hong Kong International Airport reported 2.1 million passengers in January, nearly 2,900% growth from the same period last year. FILE PHOTO: A passenger walks to the First Class counter of Cathay Pacific …

Hong Kong carriers forced to cancel 150 flights to Japan
2 years, 1 month ago

Hong Kong carriers forced to cancel 150 flights to Japan

Firstpost  

New Delhi: At least 150 flights will be cancelled from Hong Kong to Japan in the coming month as the country continues to impose limits on planes from the city. The Seoul notice, posted on the embassy’s WeChat social media account, said the ban would continue until South Korea lifts its “discriminatory entry measures” against China. A South Korean Foreign …

Could the UK impose new Covid travel restrictions?
2 years, 2 months ago

Could the UK impose new Covid travel restrictions?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Pre-departure testing and the requirement to show a negative test result has been shown to decrease the number of infected …

Japan eases COVID curbs on flights from Hong Kong after backlash
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan eases COVID curbs on flights from Hong Kong after backlash

Al Jazeera  

Hong Kong travellers will be able to fly into three more Japanese airports than previously as measures eased. Japan has partially eased COVID-19 restrictions limiting flights from Hong Kong to a handful of designated airports following protests by the Chinese territory’s government. Japan, a popular destination for Hong Kong residents, will now allow travellers from the financial hub to fly …

Hong Kong scraps almost all remaining covid barriers for visitors
2 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong scraps almost all remaining covid barriers for visitors

Live Mint  

Asia’s financial hub will end social distancing, obligatory vaccine proof and almost all testing requirements for visitors, joining Beijing in accelerating moves to open up after three years of Covid-19 controls hit both economies. Hong Kong’s latest rollback came two weeks after authorities canceled the rule barring visitors from restaurants, bars and other venues for their first three days in …

Hong Kong Scraps Vaccine Pass, COVID-19 Tests for Travellers
2 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong Scraps Vaccine Pass, COVID-19 Tests for Travellers

News 18  

Hong Kong will scrap some of its COVID-19 restrictions, including PCR tests for inbound travellers and vaccination requirements to enter certain venues, the city’s leader said on Wednesday. For most of the pandemic, Hong Kong has aligned itself with China’s “zero-COVID” strategy, requiring stringent COVID-19 tests and isolation for close contacts of infected cases as well as for incoming travellers. …

Hong Kong scraps vaccine pass, COVID-19 tests for travelers
2 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong scraps vaccine pass, COVID-19 tests for travelers

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will scrap some of its COVID-19 restrictions, including PCR tests for inbound travelers and vaccination requirements to enter certain venues, the city’s leader said Wednesday. For most of the pandemic, Hong Kong has aligned itself with China’s “zero-COVID” strategy, requiring stringent COVID-19 tests and isolation for close contacts of infected cases as well as for …

Hong Kong to give away 500,000 free flights worth £225milllion
2 years, 5 months ago

Hong Kong to give away 500,000 free flights worth £225milllion

Daily Mail  

Tourists will be offered free flights to Hong Kong in a bid to drive up visitor numbers, which have fallen by tens of millions a year since the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic, in 2019, 56 million people visited Hong Kong as a whole, while just 184,000 visitors came to the city in the first eight months of this year …

Quarantine’s gone so why can’t I find a flight out of Hong Kong?
2 years, 5 months ago

Quarantine’s gone so why can’t I find a flight out of Hong Kong?

Hindustan Times  

Hong Kong’s dreaded Covid quarantine policy may be gone, but don’t expect a return to the good old days of travel any time soon. Hong Kong’s main airline, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, has said it will take time to rebuild capacity as it brings back grounded planes and trains its workforce. Cathay’s slow rebuild reflects how Hong Kong still has …

Hong Kong to end quarantine after outcry from firms, residents
2 years, 6 months ago

Hong Kong to end quarantine after outcry from firms, residents

Al Jazeera  

Move to lift travel restriction comes amid fears the former British colony is losing its competitive edge. Travellers to the city currently must undergo three days of hotel quarantine followed by four days of medical surveillance, during which they are restricted from entering certain venues including bars and restaurants. Hong Kong, which has been caught between mainland China’s ultra-strict “zero-COVID” …

Hong Kong mulls changing Covid-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals
2 years, 6 months ago

Hong Kong mulls changing Covid-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals

Hindustan Times  

Hong Kong said on Tuesday it aims to make an announcement soon on its controversial Covid-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals, as it wants to keep the city connected with the rest of the world and allow an "orderly opening-up". Travellers queue up for shuttle bus to quarantine hotels at the Hong Kong International Airport, amid the coronavirus disease …

Hong Kong cuts COVID hotel quarantine to 3 days for arrivals
2 years, 7 months ago

Hong Kong cuts COVID hotel quarantine to 3 days for arrivals

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days from a week, the city’s leader said Monday. Hong Kong leader John Lee said arriving travelers must quarantine three days in a designated hotel, then undergo four days of medical surveillance during which their movements will be restricted via the use of a …

Hong Kong cuts coronavirus hotel quarantine for arrivals to 3 days
2 years, 7 months ago

Hong Kong cuts coronavirus hotel quarantine for arrivals to 3 days

LA Times  

Hong Kong will cut the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals from a week to three days, the city’s leader said Monday. The policy, which takes effect Friday, will be Hong Kong’s shortest quarantine period for arrivals since the pandemic began. Hong Kong leader John Lee said arriving travelers must stay three days in a designated hotel, then undergo four …

Hong Kong lifts flight ban citing ‘little effect’ on COVID
2 years, 8 months ago

Hong Kong lifts flight ban citing ‘little effect’ on COVID

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong announced Thursday it is shelving a COVID-19 measure that has resulted in dozens of canceled flights in recent months and thwarted travel plans for thousands. “The new measure is a decision made by the government after careful review of relevant data and taking into account the current peak period for international students returning to Hong …

Hong Kong eases some Covid-19 testing requirements for inbound travel
2 years, 9 months ago

Hong Kong eases some Covid-19 testing requirements for inbound travel

Hindustan Times  

Hong Kong will relax some Covid-19 testing requirements for incoming passengers as the city takes small steps toward easing travel restrictions. Hong Kong eases some Covid-19 testing requirements for inbound travel While travellers still need a nucleic acid test within 48 hours of the scheduled departure of their flight to the financial hub, they will no longer have to give …

Covid-19 update: Hong Kong cuts 14-day flight suspension rule to 7 days
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 update: Hong Kong cuts 14-day flight suspension rule to 7 days

Live Mint  

Hong Kong has said that it is shortening the ban on airlines that are found to have carried three or more passengers who test positive for Covid-19 upon arrival, news agency Reuters reported. Starting on Friday, the ban on individual airline routes will be reduced to seven days, from 14 previously, as part of its ongoing "flight suspension mechanism", the …

Hong Kong to lift ban on flights from nine countries
3 years ago

Hong Kong to lift ban on flights from nine countries

The Hindu  

Hong Kong will resume international flights from the United States, Britain and seven other countries, the government said on Monday as it announced a loosening of some of the world's toughest COVID-19 restrictions. On Monday, Ms. Lam said Hong Kong will lift flight bans for the nine countries from April 1. Hong Kong, known as "Asia's World City", has seen …

Hong Kong to Lift Flight Ban on India from April, Cut Quarantine for Arrivals
3 years ago

Hong Kong to Lift Flight Ban on India from April, Cut Quarantine for Arrivals

News 18  

Hong Kong has said that the city would lift flight bans on countries including Britain and the U.S., as well as reduce quarantine time for travellers arriving in the city as coronavirus infections in its latest outbreak plateaus. A flight ban on most of these countries has been in place since January, as authorities sought to stem the outbreak of …

Hong Kong to lift ban on flights from 9 nations including India as Covid-19 cases plateau
3 years ago

Hong Kong to lift ban on flights from 9 nations including India as Covid-19 cases plateau

India Today  

Hong Kong's leader Monday said that the city would lift flight bans on countries including Britain and the US, as well as reduce quarantine time for travellers arriving in the city as coronavirus infections in its latest outbreak plateaus. The city's chief executive Carrie Lam announced during a press conference Monday that a ban on flights from nine countries — …

Hong Kong to lift flight bans, cut quarantine for arrivals
3 years ago

Hong Kong to lift flight bans, cut quarantine for arrivals

The Hindu  

Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam on March 21 said that the city would lift flight bans on countries including Britain and the U.S., as well as reduce quarantine time for travellers arriving in the city as coronavirus infections in its latest outbreak plateaus. A flight ban on most these countries has been in place since January, as authorities sought to …

Hong Kong to lift flight ban from India and eight other countries. Details here
3 years ago

Hong Kong to lift flight ban from India and eight other countries. Details here

Live Mint  

Hong Kong will lift a ban on flights from nine countries including India from next month, and cut the time incoming travelers need to spend in hotel quarantine in half provided they test negative, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Monday. Hong Kong will remove the ban on flights from nine countries starting from next month – Australia, Canada, France, India, …

Hong Kong tries to ‘relaunch’ its economy by lifting flight bans and cutting quarantine
3 years ago

Hong Kong tries to ‘relaunch’ its economy by lifting flight bans and cutting quarantine

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Hong Kong announced Monday that it would lift flight bans and shorten quarantine requirements after two years of tough Covid restrictions that have hurt the city’s economy and standing among global business. Lam said the bans weren’t necessary anymore since the coronavirus situation in Hong Kong was no longer any better than in other countries. …

Hong Kong to lift flight bans, cut quarantine for arrivals
3 years ago

Hong Kong to lift flight bans, cut quarantine for arrivals

India TV News  

Highlights Hong Kong's leader Monday said that the city would lift flight bans on countries. Hong Kong's leader Monday said that the city would lift flight bans on countries including Britain and the US, as well as reduce quarantine time for travelers arriving in the city as coronavirus infections in its latest outbreak plateaus. When the conditions are right, we …

Hong Kong to lift ban on flights from U.S., cut quarantine time for arrivals
3 years ago

Hong Kong to lift ban on flights from U.S., cut quarantine time for arrivals

LA Times  

Hong Kong said Monday that it would lift flight bans on the U.S. and other countries and reduce quarantine time for arrivals as coronavirus infections in its latest outbreak plateau. A flight ban on most of these countries has been in place since January, as authorities sought to stem the outbreak of the highly transmissible Omicron variant in Hong Kong. …

Cathay Pacific operating at 2 per cent of normal capacity as Hong Kong remains sealed off
3 years ago

Cathay Pacific operating at 2 per cent of normal capacity as Hong Kong remains sealed off

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hong Kong’s flagship airline Cathay Pacific is operating at just 2 per cent of its normal …

Hong Kong reports record COVID-19 cases, tightens measures
3 years, 1 month ago

Hong Kong reports record COVID-19 cases, tightens measures

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong on Saturday reported its daily record of confirmed COVID-19 cases, at 1,514. Hong Kong imposed new restriction this week, limiting in-person gatherings to no more than two households. Beijing officials and Chinese state media warned Hong Kong against loosening any of the measures, saying that adopting a “living with the virus” policy would overwhelm its …

Hong Kong could stay COVID hermit until 2024, business body warns
3 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong could stay COVID hermit until 2024, business body warns

Al Jazeera  

Hong Kong’s zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19 could keep the Asian financial hub cut off from most of the world until 2024 and fuel a large-scale exodus of international workers and executives, according to a draft report by the European Chamber of Commerce in the city. A reopening could then happen late next year or early 2024, the document said, adding …

Hong Kong bans transit flights from over 150 countries
3 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong bans transit flights from over 150 countries

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong International Airport said it will ban transit passengers from 150 countries and territories starting Sunday, tightening stringent travel controls in an effort to stem the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant. Authorities also said Friday they will extend social distancing restrictions, including a ban on dining in after 6 p.m., by another two weeks …

Hong Kong suspends transit flights to most of world over Omicron
3 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong suspends transit flights to most of world over Omicron

Al Jazeera  

‘Asia’s World City’ continues descent into one of the most isolated urban centres on earth. Hong Kong will suspend for a month transit flights from approximately 150 countries and territories considered high risk because of the coronavirus, deepening the global financial hub’s isolation. Prior to the outbreak, which authorities said could be traced back to two aircrew members of Cathay …

‘COVID Zero’ Hong Kong pushes supply chain to breaking point
3 years, 2 months ago

‘COVID Zero’ Hong Kong pushes supply chain to breaking point

Al Jazeera  

Hong Kong’s Omicron outbreak is dealing a double whammy to businesses. Those two separate blows are creating “a severe shortage of freight space,” said Gary Lau, the chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics. Travel restrictions will ultimately translate to a spike in retail prices, said Michael Li, the vice honorary secretary of the Hong Kong …

‘Huge safety issue’: Hong Kong pilots’ warning over COVID rules
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Huge safety issue’: Hong Kong pilots’ warning over COVID rules

Al Jazeera  

Hong Kong’s “zero COVID” policies are making working conditions so unbearable for aircrew that they pose a potential safety risk, pilots who have worked in the aviation hub have warned. “I do believe it’s a safety problem, and it’s a big safety problem,” a former pilot with Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific told Al Jazeera. Our Flight Crew People …

Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
3 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other countries and held 2,500 passengers on a cruise ship for coronavirus testing Wednesday as the city attempted to stem an emerging omicron outbreak. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam also announced that restaurant dining will be forbidden after 6 p.m. for two …

Hong Kong bans flights from U.S. and 7 other countries as omicron surges
3 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong bans flights from U.S. and 7 other countries as omicron surges

NPR  

Hong Kong bans flights from U.S. and 7 other countries as omicron surges Enlarge this image toggle caption Vincent Yu/AP Vincent Yu/AP HONG KONG — Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other countries and held 2,500 passengers on a cruise ship for coronavirus testing Wednesday as the city attempted to stem …

Hong Kong bans flights from 8 countries, tightens COVID curbs
3 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong bans flights from 8 countries, tightens COVID curbs

Al Jazeera  

Ban on inbound flights from Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, UK and US will come into effect on January 8. Hong Kong has announced a two-week ban on incoming flights from eight countries and tightened coronavirus restrictions after detecting cases of the Omicron variant. Like mainland China, Hong Kong has pursued a zero-COVID-19 strategy and maintained some of …

Hong Kong’s isolation deepens under draconian border rules
3 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong’s isolation deepens under draconian border rules

Al Jazeera  

Cathay Pacific has almost halved flights into Hong Kong from outside China due to ‘zero COVID’ policy. Hong Kong is becoming increasingly shut off from the outside world because of its strict Covid-19 policies as the city imposes a raft of flight bans and airlines slash inbound services. Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. has almost halved the number of flights into …

Swiss International cuts Hong Kong flights over quarantine rules
3 years, 3 months ago

Swiss International cuts Hong Kong flights over quarantine rules

Al Jazeera  

Airline follows British Airways and Cathay Pacific in cutting flights in response to the city’s strict quarantine rules. Swiss International Air Lines has temporarily suspended flights to Hong Kong until December 11 due to tightened quarantine restrictions for crew members, the Swiss unit of German group Lufthansa said on Saturday. The move comes after British Airways and Cathay Pacific also …

Hong Kong quarantines 130 pilots, stoking supply chain fears
3 years, 4 months ago

Hong Kong quarantines 130 pilots, stoking supply chain fears

Al Jazeera  

Hong Kong, China – Hong Kong has forced 130 Cathay Pacific pilots to undergo 21 days of quarantine, raising fears the aviation hub’s “zero COVID” policy could aggravate a global supply crisis caused by the pandemic. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam made the announcement on Tuesday after three pilots slipped through strict COVID testing protocols and tested positive upon …

Hong Kong to tighten COVID-19 rules, hopes China reopens
3 years, 4 months ago

Hong Kong to tighten COVID-19 rules, hopes China reopens

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will tighten COVID-19 restrictions despite a lack of local outbreaks to better align with China’s policies and increase chances of quarantine-free travel between the territory and mainland, leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday. Conversely, those who travel to the mainland from Hong Kong are still required to serve 14 days of quarantine in designated hotels, followed …

Hong Kong eases Covid curbs for Chinese travellers
3 years, 6 months ago

Hong Kong eases Covid curbs for Chinese travellers

The Hindu  

Travellers arriving in Hong Kong from China will no longer need to quarantine, Hong Kong’s top official said on Tuesday, easing curbs imposed after summer outbreaks of the coronavirus on the mainland. Travellers will still need a negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival and must take several tests while in Hong Kong to ensure they're not infected. Hong Kong’s “zero-COVID” …

Hong Kong’s ‘zero Covid’ strategy frustrates travel-starved residents
3 years, 7 months ago

Hong Kong’s ‘zero Covid’ strategy frustrates travel-starved residents

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Before the pandemic, Hongkongers were among the most well-traveled people on Earth. Singapore’s plans to move away from a “Zero Covid” strategy – which is crucial for Hong Kong’s desired bubble with mainland China – also influenced the decision, according to the Straits Times. We would probably be thinking about leaving if we didn’t have so …

Hong Kong eases entry rules for vaccinated residents, tourists
3 years, 7 months ago

Hong Kong eases entry rules for vaccinated residents, tourists

Live Mint  

Hong Kong will allow vaccinated tourists from all but 10 places in the world to enter the city from August 9, in a significant easing of some of the tightest border curbs in the world. Visitors and residents from medium-risk places will be asked to spend seven days in hotel quarantine upon entry and they must possess a positive antibody …

Hong Kong to ban passenger flights from U.K. to curb virus
3 years, 8 months ago

Hong Kong to ban passenger flights from U.K. to curb virus

The Hindu  

Hong Kong says it will ban all passenger flights from the U.K. starting on Thursday as it seeks to curb the spread of new variants of the coronavirus. Although flights from the U.K. are banned from July 1, passengers can still book one-way flights from Hong Kong to London on airlines such as Cathay Pacific and British Airways. Hong Kong, …

Hong Kong blocks UK flights in latest restriction against British travellers
3 years, 8 months ago

Hong Kong blocks UK flights in latest restriction against British travellers

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hong Kong will reintroduce its ban on passenger flights from UK from 1 July as it …

Hong Kong bans flights from ‘high risk’ UK to curb virus
3 years, 8 months ago

Hong Kong bans flights from ‘high risk’ UK to curb virus

Al Jazeera  

Ban comes amid heightened tensions between the UK and China over semi-autonomous Hong Kong, a former British colony. Hong Kong will ban all passenger flights from the UK starting Thursday as it seeks to curb the spread of new variants of the coronavirus. The ban comes amid heightened tensions between the UK and China over semi-autonomous Hong Kong, which was …

Hong Kong bans passenger flights from Indonesia over COVID-19 fears
3 years, 9 months ago

Hong Kong bans passenger flights from Indonesia over COVID-19 fears

The Hindu  

Hong Kong will ban passenger flights from Indonesia from Friday, deeming the country's arrivals "extremely high risk" for the coronavirus. The Hong Kong government said late on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, it was suspending flights after the number of imported COVID-19 cases from Indonesia crossed thresholds set by the global financial hub. Hong Kong has already banned arrivals from India, …

From Flight Bans to Putting India in Red Zone, All You Need To Know About International Air Travel
3 years, 11 months ago

From Flight Bans to Putting India in Red Zone, All You Need To Know About International Air Travel

News 18  

As the second wave of COVID-19 hits the Indian shore, the cases have reached an all-time high, forcing various state governments to announce weekend and night lockdowns. While India did undertake the world’s largest repatriation drive under Mission Vande Bharat, simultaneously, our government also announced bilateral pacts with various countries to ease international travelling. Many countries, including the UK, Hong …

Dubai, Canada, UK Bans Flights from India: All You Need To Know About International Air Travel
3 years, 11 months ago

Dubai, Canada, UK Bans Flights from India: All You Need To Know About International Air Travel

News 18  

As the second wave of COVID-19 hits the Indian shore, the cases have reached an all-time high, forcing various state governments to announce weekend and night lockdowns. Coronavirus Live Updates: India Reports 3.3 Lakh New Cases; Global Daily Cases Reaches Record High While domestic flights still continue to operate in a calibrated manner, the impending fear of international air travel …

Britain’s Heathrow Airport turns down requests for extra flights from India
3 years, 11 months ago

Britain’s Heathrow Airport turns down requests for extra flights from India

Live Mint  

Britain's Heathrow Airport has refused to allow extra flights from India before the country is added on Friday to Britain's "red-list" of locations from which most travel is banned due to a high number of COVID-19 cases, the airport said on Wednesday. The move by Britain comes after it detected more than 100 cases of a coronavirus variant first identified …

International Flights and Air Travel from India: Latest COVID-19 Restrictions, Routes Explained - News18
3 years, 11 months ago

International Flights and Air Travel from India: Latest COVID-19 Restrictions, Routes Explained - News18

News 18  

As the second wave of COVID-19 hits the Indian shore, the cases have reached an all-time high, forcing various state governments to announce weekend and night lockdowns. While India did undertake the world’s largest repatriation drive under Mission Vande Bharat, simultaneously, our government also announced bilateral pacts with various countries to ease international travelling. An air bubble is a temporary …

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