Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong bans couple for dispute over reclining seats

A mainland Chinese woman was harassed by a couple on a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to London when she refused to put up her reclined seat, as seen in a video posted on Xiaohongshu, China’s social media platform. The woman was verbally abused, had her personal space invaded, and was surrounded by passengers criticizing the couple’s behavior. After a video of the incident went viral, Cathay Pacific issued an apology and banned the couple from future flights. The woman received support from both mainland Chinese and Hong Kong residents. She emphasized that the incident was isolated and should not be overgeneralized. This incident highlights tensions between mainland Chinese and Hong Kong residents, which have been increasing due to Chinese influence in the region and political changes such as the National Security Law imposed by Beijing. The woman expressed gratitude for the support she received and stated that she felt touched by the encouragement and advice she received following the incident.

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