The first planeload of Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East returned home on Wednesday night as the regional conflict continued to spiral, with an insider saying the government was exploring ways to bring the others back sooner. That could mean prioritising work with airlines to secure seats for Hongkongers and keep taxpayer costs down, an aviation expert said amid calls from stranded residents for chartered flights. According to the Dubai Airports website, Emirates flight EK380 departed at...