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Cathay Pacific canceled and delayed flights in Hong Kong as Typhoon Wipha approached, prompting the issuance of the second-highest storm signal and suspension of school activities, with full flight recovery expected in one to two days.
Washington state Senator Jeff Wilson was arrested at a Hong Kong airport after accidentally bringing an unloaded pistol in his carry-on luggage, which had passed through TSA screenings at Portland International Airport without detection. Wilson discovered the gun during his connecting flight and immediately reported it to Chinese customs officials upon landing. He was charged with possession of an unregistered firearm and is awaiting a hearing. Wilson maintains that it was an honest mistake and hopes to resolve the issue and continue his vacation. The TSA is actively investigating how the gun was able to bypass security at PDX.
Cathay Pacific has warned its pilots to maintain a speed of 15-20 knots while taxiing or face unspecified action from management after the Hong Kong Airport Authority complained about delays and congestion caused by slow taxiing. The pilot's union has attributed the slow taxiing to low morale, while pilots have rejected the explanation, citing pay cuts and quarantine during the pandemic.