Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong bars couple due to dispute over reclining seats

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has banned a couple for harassing a mainland Chinese woman on a flight from Hong Kong to London. The woman, known as Jin Yuelin, posted a video on social media showing the confrontation. The couple used discriminatory language towards her, including calling her a “mainland girl.” Despite the woman’s requests for assistance, the flight attendant initially asked her to compromise and adjust her seat. The couple continued to harass her by kicking her seat until other passengers intervened. Eventually, the woman was offered a new seat in premium economy and the couple was given severe verbal warnings. Both individuals have been banned from future flights with Cathay Pacific. The incident received widespread attention on Chinese social media, with many offering support to the woman. She emphasized that the incident was isolated and a personal issue, and not reflective of all Hong Kong residents. The situation highlights tensions between mainland Chinese and Hong Kong residents in the context of Beijing’s increasing influence in the city.

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