Hong Kong Airlines plane issues mayday call amid runway closure in Taipei

Feb 9, 2026 Taiwan Taiwan Transportation
Hong Kong Airlines plane issues mayday call amid runway closure in Taipei

Hong Kong Airlines flight HX260 declared a fuel emergency after circling over Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport, landing nearly an hour late amid runway di

Hong Kong Airlines Plane Issues Mayday Call Amid Runway Closure in Taipei

A flight operated by Hong Kong Airlines declared a mayday call after encountering a fuel emergency while circling above Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. The incident led to three aircraft declaring distress due to runway closures caused by earlier debris, resulting in delayed landings and increased stress for crew and passengers.

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