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Cathay, Dragonair plead their case on mainland routes
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Cathay Pacific Airways claimed yesterday that its intended
resumption of flights to the mainland would enhance Hong Kong's
status as an international aviation hub - but Dragon Airlines said
the move would have an effect on its very survival.
The two airlines made their arguments on the first day of a five-
day public hearing at the High Court. The hearing was arranged after
Cathay applied in August to the Air Transport Licensing Authority
(ATLA) for flying to three mainland cities to w...
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