Cathay Pacific shortens Hong Kong boarding gate closure times by 5 minutes

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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will shorten its boarding gate closure times by five minutes to help ensure on-time departures.The airline said on Thursday that, from June 1, boarding gates at Hong Kong International Airport will now close 15 minutes before departure.The company said late-arriving or no-show passengers were a key cause of delays, as safety regulations required removing their checked baggage from the aircraft hold before departure.It added that the changes align...