The South China Morning Post, citing unnamed sources, has reported that the ad (shown above) has been 'banned' by the Airport Authority and the MTR Corporation.Ī JCDecaux source quoted by the SCMP cited contract clauses stating adverts would not be accepted if they were “immoral' or would 'offend the generally accepted standards of public decency or the social or cultural standards of the society”.Ĭampaign Asia-Pacific reached out to Cathay Pacific, Publicis Communications (the agency on the campaign) and JCDecaux (which holds the concession for MTR and airport advertising) for confirmation and comment. The ad in question is part of Cathay Pacific's just announced 'Move beyond' campaign (see ' The thinking behind Cathay Pacific's new motto'). As people in Taiwan celebrate legal approval of same-sex marriage, a very mild Cathay Pacific poster showing a gay couple has been 'banned' from appearing in Hong Kong's airport and transit system, according to reports.
