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Flight CX449 Returns to Kaohsiung Over Technical Issues

2/1/2026

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Cathay Pacific Airways flight CX449 from Kaohsiung to Hong Kong returned to Kaohsiung shortly after take-off due to a technical problem.
The flight took off at 7:46 AM and landed back at 8:26 AM, carrying around 200 passengers.
A Cathay Pacific spokesman said the return was due to an unspecified technical issue and did not elaborate.
Taiwanese media reported a fuel leak in the engine may have caused pressure anomalies, and the airline apologized for the inconvenience.
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A321neo with 202 seats.

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Cathay Pacific Airways flight CX449 from Kaohsiung to Hong Kong returned to Kaohsiung shortly after take-off due to a technical problem.
The flight took off at 7:46 AM and landed back at 8:26 AM, carrying around 200 passengers.
A Cathay Pacific spokesman said the return was due to an unspecified technical issue and did not elaborate.
Taiwanese media reported a fuel leak in the engine may have caused pressure anomalies, and the airline apologized for the inconvenience.
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A321neo with 202 seats.