Cathay Pacific Airways has announced it will cancel its flight arrivals and departures between Hong Kong and Taipei with effect from 4 pm of September 13 as the strong winds associated with the Typhoon Sinlaku are forecast to exceed operational limits in Taipei.

Seven Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong to Taipei - CX400, CX470, CX402, CX468, CX464, CX408 and CX462 - and one CX flight from Taipei to Hong Kong - CX401 - are cancelled on September 13.

In addition, three Cathay Pacific flights on September 13 will fly direct to their destinations without stopping over Taipei. These are CX451 (Tokyo-Hong Kong), CX531 (Nagoya-Hong Kong) and CX510 (Hong Kong-Fukuoka).

On September 14, six Cathay Pacific flights from Taipei to Hong Kong - CX465, CX407, CX471, CX403, CX469, CX463 - will also be cancelled.

Passengers whose flights are cancelled are advised not to go the airport. Cathay Pacific is now working on alternative flight arrangements for those affected by the flight cancellations.

Travellers should note that the Downtown Check-in counters in the Hong Kong and Kowloon stations remains in operation on September 13. The Online Check-in facility for flights between Hong Kong and Taipei on September 14 will be suspended.

Cathay Pacific continues to monitor the situation closely and will issue further updates on the flight situation once more information becomes available.

Passengers are advised to first check the airline's website, www.cathaypacific.com, to get the latest flight information before leaving for the airport.

Should passengers require further information, they are advised to call Cathay Pacific Reservations regarding Cathay Pacific flights.