HONG KONG- Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) canceled 22 flights over 2 days following severe weather that disrupted operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Thirteen flights were grounded on Friday and nine on Saturday after the city experienced record-breaking black and red rainstorm warnings, causing widespread air traffic control delays.
Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – Cathay Pacific, B-KPL, Boeing 777-367 ER, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72202271Cathay Pacific Cancels 22 Flights
On Thursday, Hong Kong issued its fifth black rainstorm warning of the year, the highest level of rain alert, marking the most since the Hong Kong Observatory began recording in 1998.
The intense rainfall caused significant disruption at Hong Kong (HKG), affecting both inbound and outbound flights.
According to SCMP, the storm forced multiple Cathay Pacific (CX) aircraft and crews to remain overnight outside Hong Kong, disrupting the airline’s scheduling network.
To stabilize operations, Cathay Pacific is canceling 13 flights on Friday and 9 flights on Saturday, primarily impacting regional routes.
Friday’s 13 flight cancellations included:
- CX725 to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- CX724 to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- CX356 to Nanjing (NKG)
- CX357 to Nanjing (NKG)
- CX655 to Phnom Penh (PNH)
- CX600 to Phnom Penh (PNH)
- CX903 to Manila (MNL)
- CX902 to Manila (MNL)
- CX978 to Xiamen (XMN)
- CX979 to Xiamen (XMN)
- CX617 to Bangkok (BKK)
- CX711 to Singapore (SIN)
- CX362 to Shanghai (PVG)
Saturday’s 9 flight cancellations included:
- CX361 to Shanghai (PVG)
- CX658 to Singapore (SIN)
- CX700 to Bangkok (BKK)
- CX536 to Nagoya (NGO)
- CX539 to Nagoya (NGO)
- CX418 to Seoul (ICN)
- CX419 to Seoul (ICN)
- CX755 to Bangkok (BKK)
- CX754 to Bangkok (BKK)
Photo: Cathay PacificOperational Recovery
Cathay Pacific confirmed that all affected passengers had been notified and rebooked onto alternative services. The airline strongly advised travellers to verify booking confirmations and check in online before heading to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
In addition, passengers were urged to monitor flight status for any last-minute changes, given the possibility of continued operational adjustments as weather patterns shift.
Photo: By Melv_L – MACASR – https://www.flickr.com/photos/54943237@N04/33637427183/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81422463Airline’s Response
Cathay Pacific (CX) is actively working to restore its flight schedule as quickly as possible while ensuring safety remains paramount.
The airline has apologized for the inconvenience and expressed gratitude for passengers’ patience during this challenging period.
Flexible ticketing policies have been introduced, allowing affected travelers to rebook or reroute flights without additional charges for travel completed by October 31, 2025, subject to availability.
Passengers booked through third-party agents are advised to contact their agents directly for rebooking or refund assistance.
Photo: Cathay PacificImpact on Regional Air Travel
The majority of cancellations were regional Asian routes, underscoring the vulnerability of short-haul schedules to severe weather disruptions.
Heavy rainstorms can significantly affect crew positioning, aircraft rotation, and airport operations, creating ripple effects across multiple destinations.
By implementing immediate cancellations, Cathay Pacific aimed to protect passengers from extended airport delays and allow for faster operational recovery.
While the weather system has passed, normal flight schedules are expected to resume progressively over the coming days.
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