US-North Korean tensions prompt delay in Guam-Japan flights

Tensions between the US and North Korea have prompted a Hong Kong-based airline to delay flights between the US Pacific territory of Guam and Japan. HK Express announced five weeks ago that it planned to start the flights on Oct. 29, but has since delayed flights until next summer "in view of geopolitical concerns in the region," Pacific Daily News reported. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened Guam. The country has fired two missiles over Japan including one launched on Friday. Passengers who bought tickets will get refunds, HK Express said in a statement Friday. Customers outside of Guam will also be eligible for a destination change or free transfers to United Airlines flights. The flight cancellation is the latest hit for the island since tensions with North Korea escalated.<br/>