In a statement issued on May 14, the airline said boarding gates for all Cathay Pacific flights will close 15 minutes before departure, five minutes earlier than the current policy, the South China Morning Post reported.
The carrier also said boarding for flights departing from Hong Kong International Airport will begin five minutes earlier to allow for a smoother departure process.
Cathay Pacific said the revised boarding times are intended to provide passengers with a smoother boarding process and give cabin crew additional time to prepare for punctual departures, The Standard reported.
The airline said one of the main causes of delays involves passengers arriving late at the gate or failing to board after checking in their luggage.
Under aviation safety regulations, checked baggage belonging to no-show passengers must be located and removed from the aircraft cargo hold before departure.
