Hongkongers looking forward to a white Christmas in Japan’s Hokkaido may see a dent in their winter wonderland plans as heavy snow in the region paralysed the local airport, with at least seven flights between the island and Hong Kong delayed by a day.
Though the New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo, is now open, the snow has affected 143 flights, which had to be cancelled or delayed, and thousands of passengers who were trapped at the airport.
Cathay Pacific Airways...
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