Potential flight disruptions - Typhoon Haima Fri 21
Oct 17, 2016, 10:14 pm
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Potential flight disruptions - Typhoon Haima Fri 21
http://www.weather.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc_pos_1623.htm (continuously updated)
Oct 18, 2016, 10:08 pm
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Tropical Cyclone Haima will move across the northern part of Luzon and enter the South China Sea on Thursday morning. The Observatory will issue Standby Signal, No. 1 by then. According to the present forecast track, Haima will edge closer to the coast of Guangdong on Friday, and may skirt within 100 kilometers of Hong Kong, posing a threat to the territory. The weather is expected to deteriorate significantly on Friday. There will be frequent squalls and heavy rain. Seas will be rough with swells. Members of the public should remain vigilant and take all precautions as early as possible.
Updated at 12:05 HKT 19/10/2016
Updated at 12:05 HKT 19/10/2016
Oct 19, 2016, 11:52 am
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Oct 19, 2016, 12:12 pm
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Fingers crossed.
I am only overnighting so hopefully i can get out again on the Saturday. I might try for a re-route to SIN as my final destination is DPS and HKG was just a stop to visit friends. I think they will understand if i skip due to the storm.
I am only overnighting so hopefully i can get out again on the Saturday. I might try for a re-route to SIN as my final destination is DPS and HKG was just a stop to visit friends. I think they will understand if i skip due to the storm.
Oct 19, 2016, 8:21 pm
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Looking at EF - I don't have insider info or official announcement
But I see CX zeroing out flights from 14:35 (departure) and 15:05 (landing) HKG on Friday 21, *all* of Saturday 22 and the redeyes on Sunday 23. Flighs on Sunday 23 morning and after look normal.
But I see CX zeroing out flights from 14:35 (departure) and 15:05 (landing) HKG on Friday 21, *all* of Saturday 22 and the redeyes on Sunday 23. Flighs on Sunday 23 morning and after look normal.
Oct 20, 2016, 8:57 am
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http://www.hongkongairport.com/fligh...chkfltdep.html
Lots of cancellations tomorrow (Friday). Lots.
And the intercity trains to Guangzhou and Shanghai are also cancelled tomorrow.
http://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/b2c/sp_web.asp?i=1&lang=Eng
Lots of cancellations tomorrow (Friday). Lots.
And the intercity trains to Guangzhou and Shanghai are also cancelled tomorrow.
http://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/b2c/sp_web.asp?i=1&lang=Eng
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Oct 20, 2016, 7:04 pm
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SQ1 landed fine this morning at 6am. It was actually bumpier earlier in the flight than around HGK.
I did hear in the lounge prior to arrival that the UA flight that was due to leave after us had been CXL.
I did hear in the lounge prior to arrival that the UA flight that was due to leave after us had been CXL.
Oct 20, 2016, 7:48 pm
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Usually, most foreign airlines from long-haul locations would simply cancel the flight rather than flying in for 12 hours to see what is going to happen. CX/KA is still operating as per schedule.
Oct 20, 2016, 9:32 pm
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"CX/KA is still operating as per schedule."
They certainly are not. It's 11:30am Friday in HK and about 90 percent of departures for the rest of the day on both airlines are cancelled.
http://www.hongkongairport.com/fligh...chkfltdep.html
They certainly are not. It's 11:30am Friday in HK and about 90 percent of departures for the rest of the day on both airlines are cancelled.
http://www.hongkongairport.com/fligh...chkfltdep.html
