Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after second suspected food poisoning
For two consecutive days, passengers arriving on flight CX640 from Kathmandu have shown symptoms of food poisoning
The latest case involved flight CX640 from Kathmandu, which landed at 3.21am on Thursday with more than a dozen passengers feeling unwell.
The Fire Services Department dispatched multiple ambulances to the airport and 12 people were sent to North Lantau Hospital, according to police.
A Cathay spokeswoman said it appeared the source of food contamination was outside the airline’s operation, while also pledging the company would handle the matter transparently and take all necessary corrective actions should the incidents involve food served during the flights.
“We sincerely apologise to the affected passengers for any inconvenience caused,” she said.
