News / New Covid ban in HK could impact a quarter of Cathay Pacific cargo capacity

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New measures against the spread of Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong could cost Cathay Pacific up to a quarter of its cargo capacity.

The Hong Kong authorities are planning a 14-day quarantine and seven-day medical surveillance mandate for flight crews returning to the territory after a layover abroad.

So far, flight crews have been exempt from Hong Kong’s quarantine rules, but the new regime is planned to come into effect some time next month.

The impact on Cathay will be severe. Management estimates ...