News Flash / Typhoon Soulik Impact: Cathay Pacific Cancels Flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan After 9 PM Friday

Reported by You Ru / Taipei

Typhoon Soulik is intensifying, and the Central Weather Bureau issued a land typhoon warning around 8:30 PM on the 11th. Airlines are also on high alert, closely monitoring the storm’s movements. Cathay Pacific released an update this (11th) evening stating that due to the impact of Typhoon Soulik, most flights originally scheduled for the evening of July 12 will be canceled. Passengers are urged to confirm the latest flight status before heading out.


▲Typhoon Soulik has been downgraded to a moderate typhoon. The weather bureau released the dynamic chart at 20:30. (Photo / Central Weather Bureau)
Cathay Pacific has issued an update: due to Typhoon Soulik, most flights between Taipei and Hong Kong from 9 PM on July 12 to 2 PM on July 13 will be canceled. Also, flights CX530, CX450, CX511, and CX421 between Hong Kong, Taipei, Japan, and South Korea on July 13 will be delayed and depart after 2 PM. Travelers planning to fly this weekend are reminded to double-check their flight information before leaving home.