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Super Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan: 70+ Hong Kong–Taiwan flights cancelled on Oct 23
As Super Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan, more than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan were cancelled on Friday, Oct 23, affecting Cathay, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines, Starlux, China Airlines and EVA Air; no tropical cyclone warning was in force in Hong Kong and the airport operated normally.
Why it matters
Travellers between Hong Kong and Taiwan should take note: more than 70 flights were cancelled on Oct 23, with airlines waiving rebooking fees; with Champi on its path, Oct 24 schedules may still change — confirm with your airline before heading out.
Full report
According to a South China Morning Post midday tally, more than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan were cancelled on Oct 23, including 30+ on Hong Kong–Taipei Taoyuan and nine to Kaohsiung and Taichung (outbound legs).
HK Express cancelled 10 Taiwan flights (Hong Kong–Taipei UO112/113/114/115/116/117, Hong Kong–Taichung UO172/173, Hong Kong–Kaohsiung UO134/135) and delayed four more to Oct 24; Hong Kong Airlines had already cancelled Okinawa rotations HX658/659 on Oct 22 and cancelled six Taipei rotations (HX252/253/254/255/282/283) on Oct 23.
Affected airlines are waiving rebooking fees; AirAsia also published rebooking arrangements for its Taipei and Kaohsiung flights.
No tropical cyclone warning signal was in force in Hong Kong, and Hong Kong International Airport operated normally — the disruption hit Taiwan and Japan routes lying in Champi's path.
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