Cathay Pacific has suspended all long-haul cargo and passenger flights to and from Hong Kong, covering all long-haul cargo flights across the Pacific, Europe, Southwest Pacific, Riyadh and Dubai, in response to the recently announced stricter quarantine requirements for Hong Kong cargo crews until January 6. day. Cathay Pacific’s cargo department said, “We apologize for the impact and will minimize the interruption as much as possible. We regret that the contract tonnage will be affected during this period. The local sales team will communicate directly with the affected customers on specific details. In addition, , We are working with relevant stakeholders to formulate plans after January 6, and will further communicate on this as soon as possible.” On December 28, Cathay Pacific Airways warned that the new restrictions may affect operations throughout the first quarter in the future. The remaining operational and travel restrictions continue to limit the ability to plan to operate flights. Cathay Pacific is consolidating cargo flight schedules for the first quarter of 2022. The capacity of long-distance cargo planes and cargo-only passenger flights will be reduced.
