Hong Kong’s Cathay, HK Express axe flights as Super Typhoon Krathon nears Taiwan

More than 30 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan, including ones operated by Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm HK Express, have been cancelled as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches the island.

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific said 17 flights would be cancelled between Tuesday and Thursday. Seven were return flights between the city and Kaohsiung, and three between Hong Kong and Taipei. Cathay said on Tuesday that all affected passengers had been notified and booked on alternative flights.

HK Express said it would cancel 12 flights between Hong Kong and Taichung, Taipei and Kaohsiung on Wednesday and Thursday.

The airline said affected passengers could rebook without additional charge or request a refund for the unused portions of their journey.

Hong Kong Airlines earlier announced the cancellation of at least two flights in anticipation of Krathon, the Taipei-bound HX284 and HX285, which were due to depart on Wednesday.