Hong Kong International Airport Tagged Articles

A white UPS jumbo jet with brown tail coming in for landing over water by Hong Kong Airport.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, March 19, 2021

Exclusive: UPS pilots detained in Hong Kong while awaiting COVID test results

Hong Kong has ratcheted up quarantine requirements on inbound pilots, escalating tensions with the U.S. and impacting the operations of express carriers UPS and FedEx.

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A temperature-controlled container on a lift gets loaded in side of a light blue plane.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, January 17, 2021

Hong Kong, Amsterdam airports lost cargo business in 2020

The first airports are releasing cargo performance data for 2020. Hong Kong and Amsterdam took a hit.

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Aerial view of Amsterdam Airport terminals with planes.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, October 18, 2020

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Cargo levels remain below 2019 at key European, Asian airports

Some Top 20 cargo airports still can’t get above water in terms of freight volume because there aren’t enough passenger planes flying.

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White jets, with blue tails from United sit in a row at Houston airport. They are in temporary storage during coronavirus.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, September 16, 2020

Hurricane Sally tests United Airlines’ protections for parked planes

It’s hurricane season in the U.S. and typhoon season in Asia. Planes on the ground are vulnerable. United Airlines and Hong Kong International Airport reveal…

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Staring straight ahead at a big white jet. from the front. Cathay Pacific is storing planes in sunny climates.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, August 7, 2020

Cathay Pacific sending planes to Australia for storage during pandemic

Warm, dry weather isn’t just easier on the body, it’s nice for airplanes with metal frames and electronics that can deteriorate when there is too…

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A white UPS plane with brown tail comes in for a landing above the tree tops. Some UPS pilots are concerned about COVID testing in Hong Kong.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, July 30, 2020

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UPS pilots seek option to refuse Hong Kong missions

UPS pilots are seeking protections from aggressive health safety measures in Hong Kong but aren’t going as far as their counterparts at FedEx.

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Big United plane on tarmac, side view close up.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, July 10, 2020

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US airlines cancel Hong Kong flights over crew testing

Pilots don’t want to fly to Hong Kong because of mandatory crew tests for coronavirus. Some airlines have hit the pause button on flights to…

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, January 3, 2020

Hong Kong tourism decline impacts air cargo capacity

The ongoing political strife in Hong Kong is not directly slowing shipping activity at the world’s busiest cargo airport, but could gradually reshape supply chains…

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White planes with dark green tail fin parked at airport gates.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, December 12, 2019

Hong Kong discounts airport fees for cargo shipments

Cathay Pacific didn't waste anytime jumping on the Hong Kong airport's offer to subsidize rebates of terminal handling charges as both organizations look to attract…

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