Originally Posted by
peasant
Large parts of the MTR were also down, so many airport staff (baggage handling, equipment drivers etc) just couldn't make it to work. So even if airlines had aircraft and crew, the flights couldn't be serviced.
actually, that's alright. There's no max no. of working hours in hk. Those who are already working the shift before is probably clocking in (needed) OT pay.
What stops them from getting bags and refueling planes is the "thunderstorm signal in the airport" that is not known to the public.