Multiple 747 freighters are currently idled after Cathay Pacific suspended all its long-haul freighter and cargo-only passenger flights from Dec. 30 through Jan. 6. The suspension follows updated quarantine requirements for Hong Kong-based cargo crews, according to a Dec. 30 statement. To prevent potential omicron outbreaks in Hong Kong, the government is now mandating seven-day […]
747 freighters grounded as Cathay suspends long-haul cargo ops
One-week suspension follows updated quarantine requirements in Hong Kong
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by Kelly Stroh

Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Airport.
- Categories: Airports, Carriers, Security & Regulations
- Tags: 747Cathay PacificCOVID-19HKGpassenger freighterPremium
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