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Written by: Huang Weilun
2021-06-29 12:19
Last update date: 2021-06-29 12:20
The epidemic in the UK rebounded, and confirmed cases rose by nearly 60% within a week. The Hong Kong government announced yesterday (28th) that due to the serious local epidemic, the Delta mutant virus has spread widely, and the risk of the UK epidemic will be raised tomorrow (July 1) to the highest level of A1. , Also activated the fuse mechanism to prohibit all local civil aviation passenger planes from coming to Hong Kong.
British Airways issued a statement stating that it is disappointed with the decision of the Hong Kong government. Due to the temporary suspension of the route from London to Hong Kong, it will provide passengers with a full refund, rebook, or exchange coupons, and apologize to the affected passengers.
British Airways also emphasized that flights from Hong Kong to London will continue to operate normally.
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The Food and Health Bureau announced yesterday that in response to the continued rebound of the British epidemic and the widespread spread of the Delta mutant virus strain, there were also many cases involving people arriving in Hong Kong from the United Kingdom during the “testing” or compulsory quarantine period. There is an imported case of the L452R mutant virus strain, and it is decided to raise the risk level of the UK to the highest A1 group, which is the highest risk area, from tomorrow (July 1). People who are not allowed to come to Hong Kong, including those who transfer flights.
British Airways stated that in response to the suspension of the route from London to Hong Kong, it apologizes to passengers and will provide the option of full refund, rebooking, or redemption of coupons, which can be used for new bookings until 2023.
British Airways said it was disappointed with the decision of the Hong Kong government and is working closely with the authorities to resume flight services as soon as possible.
Hong Kong has raised the risk level of the United Kingdom, and British Airways' flights from London to Hong Kong will also need to be suspended.
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British Airways: Hong Kong flights to the UK continue to operate daily
As for flights from Hong Kong to London, the British Airways will continue to operate normally every day, and emphasized that it has always strictly followed the commitments required by the authorities and has carried tens of thousands of passengers to Hong Kong, which meets the requirements of the authorities.
In addition, British Airways stated that all flight schedules may be adjusted and changed. Passengers can check ba.com for the latest flight information; if passengers book tickets directly through British Airways, they can contact British Airways; other passengers should contact their travel agency .
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