Saola disrupts flights, high-speed rail, ferries
Many airlines announced on Thursday that they’ll be suspending or delaying their flights as Super Typhoon Saola edges closer to Hong Kong. The high-speed rail is also affected. Cathay Pacific said it is cancelling all arriving and departing flights between 2pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday. “Further flight delays and cancellations may be required based on weather conditions and the typhoon’s path on Saturday morning,” Hong Kong’s flag carrier said in a news update.  “If your flight is cancelled, or missed due to the delay, we’ll automatically rebook you onto the next available flight.” Hong Kong Express said it is calling off around 70 flights in and out of the SAR over the next two days, while Hong Kong Airlines is also cancelling more than 30 flights.  Greater Bay Airlines, meanwhile, said at least 12 of its flights will be affected over the coming two days. Separately, the MTR Corporation said it had been told by railway officials on the mainland that train services between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and the mainland would be suspended from noon on Friday and would also be suspended on Saturday. It said train services on Sunday and Monday would also be adjusted "subject to weather conditions".  It said earlier that about 30 trains scheduled to depart on Thursday from West Kowloon Station and the mainland had already been cancelled. The Marine Department said the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui and the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan are temporarily closed. _____________________________
Last updated: 2023-09-01 HKT 03:10 