More than 100 flights cancelled in Hong Kong amid protests

More than 100 flights were canceled due to protests and a city-wide strike at Hong Kong international airport, Report informs citing the CNN.

The airport has already canceled more than 100 flights and arrivals, in most cases, these are flights of Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines.

It is noted that the airport administration recommended its passengers to arrive the airport only after conformation their flight time.

"The Airport Authority advises passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information, and to proceed to the airport only when their seats and flight time have been confirmed," the airport said in a statement.

Notably, at the end of last week, the organizers of the action blocked roads and tunnels, as well as violated the movement of rail transport and buses, so that the government finally complied with their requirements. Protesters intend to prevent residents from getting to work in the business districts of Hong Kong.