Low pay, fatigue and staff shortages put Hong Kong’s aviation hub status at risk: unions

Unsatisfactory employment conditions in Hong Kong’s aviation industry are threatening the sector’s ability to attract and retain talent, potentially undermining the city’s competitive edge as a global aviation hub, unions and a lawmaker have warned.

Hong Kong International Airport retained its title as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2025, the 15th time it has taken the top spot.

With the full operation of the three-runway system and Terminal 2, the city aims to strengthen its position as...