Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will shorten its boarding and gate closure times by five minutes to help ensure on-time departures. The airline said on Thursday that, from June 1, boarding gates at Hong Kong International Airport would close 15 minutes before departure. The boarding time will also move forward five minutes. Cathay explained late-arriving or no-show passengers were a key cause of delays, as safety regulations required removing their checked baggage from the aircraft...
Guy Bradley has assumed the role of chairman of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola, succeeding Patrick Healy, who will retire from the group after more than three decades of service. Bradley, 60, is also chairman of Swire Pacific, John Swire & Sons (H.K.) and Swire Properties. He was appointed chairman of the conglomerate’s airline and bottling operations last December. He previously said that, as chair of the Cathay Group, he would focus on enhancing the company’s...