Cathay Pacific shortens Hong Kong boarding and gate closure times by 5 minutes

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will shorten its boarding and gate closure times by five minutes to help ensure on-time departures. The airline said on Thursday that, from June 1, boarding gates at Hong Kong International Airport will now close 15 minutes before departure. The company said late-arriving or no-show passengers were a key cause of delays, as safety regulations required removing their checked baggage from the aircraft hold before departure. The boarding time will al...

By Eric Jiang