HK Airlines Take Measures over War on Iraq

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HK Airlines Take Measures over War on Iraq

Hong Kong's airlines have taken measures in light of current war on Iraq.

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Hong Kong's airlines have taken measures in light of current war on Iraq.

Cathay Pacific announced Thursday that all of its flights between Hong Kong and Europe are following routes over Chinese mainland and Russia, which are well away from the Gulf region.

Cathay Pacific also revised its reservations and ticketing policy. With the immediate effect, passengers holding confirmed bookings on Cathay Pacific's services to Dubai, Bahrain and Riyadhfor departures through 17 May 2003 may change their travel plans without paying a penalty charge.

Dragonair told Xinhua the only Dragonair service likely to be affected by the war in the Middle East is the freighter service toand from Europe. The company has contingency plans in place in light of the situation.

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