Singapore Airlines cancels flights to Hong Kong as city battles COVID-19

Latest round of cancellations comes as Hong Kong tightens COVID-19 measures

The airline has cancelled all flights to Hong Kong until 23rd September

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has cancelled all flights to Hong Kong until 23rd September as the city battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. The latest round of cancellations comes as Hong Kong tightens its COVID-19 measures, including a ban on all passenger flights from eight countries, including Singapore.

SIA said in a statement that it was "deeply disappointed" to have to cancel the flights, but that the safety of its customers and crew was its top priority. The airline said it would be contacting affected passengers to offer them a refund or the option to rebook their flights.

The cancellations are likely to have a significant impact on SIA's operations, as Hong Kong is one of the airline's most important markets. SIA operates up to 28 flights per week between Singapore and Hong Kong.

The cancellations come as Hong Kong battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. The city has reported more than 10,000 cases since the start of the pandemic, and the number of cases has been rising in recent weeks. The government has responded by tightening its COVID-19 measures, including a ban on all passenger flights from eight countries, including Singapore.

The travel restrictions are likely to have a significant impact on Hong Kong's economy. The city is a major financial and tourism hub, and the travel restrictions are likely to deter visitors and businesses from coming to Hong Kong.