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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has launched an investigation into a case of suspected food poisoning involving a passenger who said she fell ill after eating an in-flight meal with raw fish. The passenger, who arrived in Hong Kong on flight CX987 from Chengdu at 5pm on Tuesday, said she did not realise the fish she ordered was raw, adding that she suffered diarrhoea, stomachache and bloating after consuming some of it while watching an in-flight film. Cathay confirmed to the Post that a passenger on that flight had required medical attention after having a meal served by the airline. “A comprehensive investigation is currently under way. We take food safety very seriously and sincerely apologise to the passenger for any inconvenience caused,” the airline said. The passenger said she went to the airport clinic after arriving in the city, adding that Cathay offered to accompany her. However, the passenger was told she would have to pay for medical fees.<br/>

Qantas’ inaugural service to Vanuatu has touched down in Port Vila. Flight QF159 arrived from Brisbane at 3pm local time aboard the 737-800 VH-VZU. The Flying Kangaroo will operate three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between Brisbane and Port Vila, with Jetstar to commence four weekly flights on 12 December. Between Qantas and Jetstar, the two services are expected to create more than 150,000 annual seats between Australia and Vanuatu. “We are thrilled to expand our network with the introduction of direct flights between Brisbane and Port Vila,” said Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace. “This new route will maintain connectivity between Australia and the South Pacific, opening new opportunities for leisure and business travel to the region.” Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaf said the new service “reinforces Brisbane Airport’s role as Australia’s Pacific hub”. “The service offers Queenslanders an easy escape to paradise on our doorstep,” he said. “It also provides the growing number of people from Vanuatu now living in Queensland, particularly those working in the agricultural sector, with direct access to home and family.”<br/>