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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific to step up hiring more pilots from mainland China
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will recruit more pilots from mainland China to diversify its workforce after the first batch of 30 cadets from across the border finished training and started flying. Advertisement Chris Kempis, the airline's director of flight operations, said on Monday that 60 mainland cadets from a pool of more than 750 applicants had entered its pilot programme since its expansion in 2023. Among the first group of mainland recruits, 30 have already qualified as second officers after completing training in Australia. Other cadets are currently undergoing training in the United States. 'We are open to many more [cadets] in the future, and we look forward to that,' Kempis said, highlighting the cadet scheme's ongoing role as a key source of pilots. He said that the programme had trained more than 1,100 pilots since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Advertisement Cathay currently employs 3,200 pilots, a 23 per cent jump from 2,600 in February, which is more than what it immediately needed, Kempis said. He said the group had more than 500 pilots with its budget carrier HK Express.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific to step up hiring more pilots from mainland China
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will recruit more pilots from mainland China to diversify its workforce after the first batch of 30 cadets from across the border finished training and started flying. Chris Kempis, the airline's director of flight operations, said on Monday that 60 mainland cadets from a pool of more than 750 applicants had entered its pilot programme since its expansion in 2023. Among the first group of mainland recruits, 30 have already qualified as second officers after completing training in Australia. Other cadets are currently undergoing training in the United States. 'We are open to many more [cadets] in the future, and we look forward to that,' Kempis said, highlighting the cadet scheme's ongoing role as a key source of pilots. He said that the programme had trained more than 1,100 pilots since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Cathay currently employs 3,200 pilots, a 23 per cent jump from 2,600 in February, which is more than what it immediately needed, Kempis said. He said the group had more than 500 pilots with its budget carrier HK Express.
South China Morning Post
19-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Police board HK Express flight after passengers argue over boy kicking seat
Police have boarded an HK Express aircraft at Hong Kong airport following a quarrel between two passengers on a flight from Vietnam over a boy kicking the seat in front of him. The argument, between a Portuguese woman and a mainland Chinese man travelling with his three-year-old nephew, was captured on video by another passenger and widely shared on Chinese social media platform RedNote. The video clip shows the woman pointing angrily at a male passenger and a boy behind her seat and hurling insults at them. 'Your baby is kicking my back,' the woman shouts. The video uploader said the quarrel happened at about 10pm on Tuesday after the budget carrier's flight UO597 had departed from the resort island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam for Hong Kong. The two hour, 45 minute Airbus A321 flight landed in Hong Kong around 10.50pm. 'It seems that the boy sitting one row behind the woman repeatedly kicked her seat despite her telling him off a few times. The passenger in front scolded the boy and then the man behind started to hit her,' the uploader said. 'When we landed, about six to eight airport police and another two or three senior inspectors got on board the flight.'
Daily Express
15-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Hong Kong Express Airway picks Sabah as its third Malaysian destination
Published on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 15, 2025 Text Size: The daily flights will begin on Nov 27 2025, operating to and from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Kota Kinabalu: Hong Kong (HK) Express Airways is expanding its presence in Malaysia with the launch of a new direct route connecting Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The daily flights will begin on Nov 27 2025, operating to and from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Advertisement This marks the airline's third destination in Malaysia, following Penang and the soon-to-be-launched Kuala Lumpur (Subang) route. In a statement, HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao said Malaysia has emerged as one of Asia's most popular destinations, with tourist arrivals rising more than 20 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025. 'The easing of visa restrictions, especially for travellers from Mainland China, has made Malaysia the second-largest international tourist market. We're excited to add Kota Kinabalu to our growing Malaysian network, and remain committed to offering competitive fares and value-added services for travellers eager to explore this vibrant destination,' she said. The new route is expected to boost air connectivity between North Asia and East Malaysia while positioning Sabah as a key eco-tourism and adventure destination in the region. Sabah Tourism Board CEO Julinus Jeffery Jimit welcomed the move, saying the direct link will open new opportunities for travellers to discover Sabah's natural beauty and unique culture. 'This is a significant milestone for Sabah. With seamless access via Hong Kong, one of the world's top aviation hubs, this new route will increase our global reach. We invite travellers to explore Sabah—from Kinabalu Park to Sipadan Island, and from orangutan sanctuaries to pristine beaches and stunning sunsets,' he said. He added that the state's tourism efforts are anchored in sustainability, with a focus on conservation, eco-adventures, and community engagement. To celebrate the launch, HK Express is offering one-way tickets starting from under HK$90 (Ultra Lite fare, includes one small personal item) across all its Malaysian routes: Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur (Subang), and Penang. The promotional booking period runs from 11am on July 14 to 11.45pm on July 17 2025 via the HK Express website and mobile app. The promotional fares are valid for travel to Kota Kinabalu from Nov 27 2025 until March 28 2026. For Kuala Lumpur (Subang), the applicable travel period is from August 1 2025 to March 28 2026. Meanwhile, travel to Penang is valid from July 22 2025 through to March 28 2026. Flight UO790 will depart Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) at 9.25pm and arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 12.30am the following day. Flight UO791 will depart Kota Kinabalu (BKI) at 1.30am and arrive in Hong Kong (HKG) at 4.45am. Both flights will operate daily. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
HK Express to launch daily Hong Kong-Subang flights from Aug 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Cathay Pacific Group's low-cost airline subsidiary HK Express Airways will begin daily flight services from Hong Kong to Subang's Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SAAS) from Aug 1. The airline said Subang is its second Malaysian destination after Penang, where it already operates direct flights. "SAAS allows passengers to reach the Kuala Lumpur city centre in just 30 minutes after clearing customs, making it incredibly convenient for visiting iconic attractions like the Petronas Twin Towers and Bukit Bintang, while also discovering other local Malaysian gems," HK Express said in a statement. HK Express operates all-Airbus fleet comprising of A320-200, A320neo (new engine option), A321 and A321neo in an all-economy class layout. Besides Malaysia, the airline also flies to the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, China and Japan. SAAS, widely known as Subang Airport, was Kuala Lumpur's main airport before Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) opened in 1998. Jet operations resumed at the airport in August 2024 after more than two decades following the announcement of the Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP) upgrades. Transport Minister Anthony Loke had previously said that the jet operations at Subang are part of an interim phase of the SARP, ahead of a new terminal development slated to begin within the next three years. He said the interim period, expected to last two to three years, will help assess operational efficiency before construction begins on a new terminal to expand Subang Airport's capacity as a city airport. "The interim preparations and operations are important to see how well our operations can run smoothly," Loke said at a press conference after a walkabout at the upgraded Subang Airport in July 2024. Other airlines operating narrow-body airplanes out of Subang Airport include Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot and TransNusa.
