Hong Kong, 2012-08-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dragonair today (Tuesday, 7 August) announced that as the latest weather forecast on Typhoon Haikui shows more of an impact than we first announced the revised schedule, at least 26 flights to and from Eastern China today and tomorrow morning are cancelled.
From now until at least late afternoon Wednesday 8 August, all Dragonair lights to and from Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou and Ningbo are cancelled.
Status for flights scheduled for departure today (7 August):
| Flight No. | Route | Scheduled
Departure Time |
Status |
Shanghai
| KA872 | HKGPVG | 1800 | Cancelled |
| KA894 | HKGPVG | 1900 | Cancelled |
| KA870 | HKGPVG | 2115 | Cancelled |
Hangzhou
| KA622 | HKGHGH | 2000 | Cancelled |
Ningbo
| KA642 | HKGNGB | 1725 | 0800 Cancelled |
Status for flights scheduled for departure tomorrow (8 August):
| Flight No. | Route | Scheduled
Departure Time |
Status |
Shanghai
| KA802 | HKGPVG | 0800 | Cancelled |
| KA864 | HKGPVG | 0930 | Cancelled |
| KA876 | HKGPVG | 1000 | Cancelled |
| KA892 | HKGPVG | 1200 | Cancelled |
| KA874 | HKGPVG | 1300 | Cancelled |
| KA858 | HKGSHA | 1000 | Cancelled |
| KA859 | SHAHKG | 1320 | Cancelled |
| KA871 | PVGHKG | 0820 | Cancelled |
| KA831 | PVGHKG | 0840 | Cancelled |
| KA857 | PVGHKG | 0740 | Cancelled |
| KA803 | PVGHKG | 1130 | Cancelled |
| KA865 | PVGHKG | 1300 | Cancelled |
| KA877 | PVGHKG | 1330 | Cancelled |
| KA893 | PVGHKG | 1520 | Cancelled |
| KA875 | PVGHKG | 1620 | Cancelled |
Hangzhou
| KA626 | HKGHGH | 0800 | Cancelled |
| KA623 | HGHHKG | 0800 | Cancelled |
| KA627 | HGHHKG | 1105 | Cancelled |
Ningbo
| KA640 | HKGNGB | 1130 | Cancelled |
| KA643 | NGBHKG | 0905 | Cancelled |
| KA641 | NGBHKG | 1430 | Cancelled |
As further delays are highly probable, passengers are strongly advised to first check the latest flight information on the airline’s website, www.dragonair.com, before departing for the airport.
In order to avoid inconvenience caused by the expected disruption and extended waiting time at the airport, passengers booked on those flights are advised to defer travel until after 8 August. To ensure passengers receive the latest flight status updates via SMS or e-mail, they are advised to update contact details in Manage My Booking at the airline’s website.
The airline will waive re-booking charges for all tickets issued worldwide (irrespective of fare type) on or before 7 August for travel on Dragonair to, from or via Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo between 7 and 8 August.
We will issue further updates once more information becomes available. The airline regrets any inconvenience this may cause and hopes for passengers’ understanding.
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