Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways said on Thursday its flights are currently not flying through designated airspace zones around Taiwan.
“This may potentially lead to more flying time for some flights and we appreciate our customers’ understanding,” the airline said in an email response to Reuters, adding that it is monitoring developments very closely.
#BREAKING #aviationnews Cathay Pacific loads extra fuel on all flights for potential changes in destinations & routes due to #Chinese military operations near #Taiwan and requires crews to be prepared to work extra flying hours, and keep customers aware of the situation. #news pic.twitter.com/cna9dCHQPT
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China launched unprecedented live-fire military drills in six areas that ring Taiwan on Thursday, a day after a visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island which Beijing regards as its sovereign territory. read more