Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA · Chek Lap Kok Airport)

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Shenzhen airport sees jump in passenger traffic as Hong Kong declines

Megha Paul Sep 18, 2019

The Shenzhen airport in southern China reported significant rises in both passenger and cargo traffic, presenting a stark contrast to the airport in neighbouring Hong Kong. The disparity…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific falls to HK$2 billion loss

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2017

Cathay Pacific suffered a loss of HK$2.05 billion (US$262 million) in the first half of 2017. The poor result, which compares to a HK$353m profit in the same period last year, was…

Hong Kong

HKIA sets two new traffic records

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2017

Passenger demand at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continues to surge, with the hub setting two new traffic records in July. According to the latest data from Hong Kong's…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa to fly A350 to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

Lufthansa will deploy its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, on the direct route from Munich to Hong Kong next month. The German national carrier will take delivery of its fourth and fifth…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017

AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways targets Asia with new codeshare

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2017

Fiji Airways will be able to attract more Asian travellers in future, following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines. The arrangement will see the Fijian…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly A350 to New York

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2017

Cathay Pacific will start flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to New York later this year. Effective 29 October 2017, the airline's daily flights between Hong Kong and Newark Liberty…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to launch US flights

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines will start flying to the US this year, with the launch of a new direct trans-Pacific service to Los Angeles. Commencing on 18 December 2017, the airline will use its…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong air traffic rises in first half of 2017

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2017

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) experienced rising passenger traffic and flight movements in the first half of 2017. According to the latest data from Hong Kong's Airport Authority…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2017

Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Tianjin Airlines Why? Connecting…

Airlines and Aviation

El Al to fly new Dreamliner to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017

Hong Kong will become one of the first destinations to welcome El Al's new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The Israeli national carrier has ordered 16 787s, the first of which is…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong gets new Sri Lankan link

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2017

Hong Kong residents will soon be offered a new direct connection to Colombo, following the rearrangement of SriLankan Airlines' Asian operations. Effective 15 July 2017, the national…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay connects to Mongolia with MIAT

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

Cathay Pacific is now offering passengers the chance to fly to Mongolia, following the start of a new codeshare agreement with MIAT, the Mongolian national carrier. Effective 12 July…

Hong Kong

HKIA to create A380 sky bridge in major expansion

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

Airbus A380 aircraft will taxi underneath a passenger "sky bridge" at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in future, as part of a series of major upgrades unveiled this week.…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa adds Asian links from Munich

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a series of long-haul services from Munich next summer, including new flights to key Asian cities. For summer 2018, the German national carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific boosts Hong Kong capacity with new large jets

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017

Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of two new large aircraft, which it will now use to increase capacity on its Hong Kong routes. The Philippine low-cost carrier will upgrade its…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…

Mark Elliott May 5, 2017

Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Korean Air Why? Rising demand for flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines teams up with Asiana

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines has entered into codeshare partnership with Asiana Airlines, in an effort to provide more flight options between Hong Kong and South Korea. Under the new agreement,…

Airlines and Aviation

Asiana to debut A350 on Hong Kong route

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350. The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017) Who? Flydubai Why? New…

Hong Kong

HKIA traffic edges higher in 2017

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

Hong Kong International Airport experienced a small rise in passenger traffic in the first two months the year, despite a decline in the number of flights. In January and February…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese competition puts Cathay Pacific in the red

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

Fierce competition, including a sharp rise in international flights from mainland China, severely impacted Cathay Pacific's finances in 2016. The Hong Kong-based group, which includes…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific adds flights to major global cities

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year. In North America, the airline's Hong Kong-San Francisco route will…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, SpiceJet, Tigerair and more

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Thai Lion Air expands domestic network Where? Bangkok Don Mueang to Khon Kaen (both Thailand) When? Twice a day, effective 17 March 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

New deal streamlines India-Fiji travel

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

Travel between India and Fiji will soon become easier, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement between Jet Airways and Fiji Airways. The new partnership enables passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay boosts New Zealand with seasonal South Island service

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

New Zealand's tourism industry will be given another boost later this year, when Cathay Pacific launches the first direct service connecting Hong Kong with the country's South Island.…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017 Who? flydubai Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia to fly to China in major HNA deal

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2017

Virgin Australia will launch its first ever flights to China - including Hong Kong - as part of a major alliance with China's HNA Group. First announced in May 2016, the partnership…

Hotels

Brain Waves: HKIA’s new robot, Skyscanner helps plan public holidays, and more…

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

HKIA appoints robot "ambassador" Hong Kong International Airport has employed a new staff member - a humanoid robot called Timmy. The airport's "ambassador", Timmy was initially…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay boosts Canadian connections

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase its Canadian operations this summer. Commencing on 24 June 2017, the airline will add four more weekly flights between Hong Kong and…

Hong Kong

Records tumble as HKIA traffic soars

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic. Last…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay to add second Spanish service this summer

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2017

Cathay Pacific will launch its first ever direct flight to Barcelona this summer. Commencing in July 2017, the new service will operate four times a week direct to and from Hong Kong,…

Hong Kong

HKIA reaches historic passenger milestone

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2017

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) welcomed its 70 millionth passenger shortly before the end of 2016, marking the first time in history that it has reached this figure. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Major airline deal connects Southeast Asia with Canada

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2016

Two major international airlines have announced plans to join forces on multiple routes connecting destinations across Southeast Asia with Canada. Cathay Pacific and Air Canada have…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific boosts capacity for festive season

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2016

Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-300 aircraft in time for the festive peak season. The new twin-aisle jet was delivered on 14 December and has now entered service on…

Hong Kong

HKIA on track for record year

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2016

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) experienced declining passenger traffic and flight movements in November 2016, as the transition to a new air traffic management system impacted its…

Airlines and Aviation

New service links Hong Kong with Seoul

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines launched its inaugural flight service to Seoul. The new service kicked off on 16 December 2016 and will now operate daily between Hong Kong and the Korean capital's…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express spreads wings in the Pacific

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2016

Hong Kong residents now have a new holiday option, following the launch of direct flights linking the city with Guam. HK Express commenced the route today (15 December 2016) and will…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines spreads wings to North America

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines has unveiled plans to add yet another new continent to its route map. Following the launch of its inaugural flights to Oceania in 2016, the airline will commenced…

Airlines and Aviation

Enter the Dragon – Asian airline officially rebrands

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2016

Dragonair, Cathay Pacific's regional subsidiary, has officially been rebranded as Cathay Dragon. The move is aimed at bringing the carrier closer to its parent company, both in terms of…

Hong Kong

HKIA closes in on traffic record

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2016

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continues to experience rising traffic in 2016 and looks set to end the year with a record figures. The Asian gateway handled 59 million…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines makes debut in New Zealand

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines' inaugural flight to Auckland touched down on Friday morning, marking the airline's debut in New Zealand. Services will now operate daily, direct between Hong Kong…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair flies A350 to Tokyo in Asian expansion

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2016

Finnair has unveiled plans to launch more flights to Asia, including its first ever Airbus A350 services to Tokyo. The Helsinki-based carrier will add four more weekly flights to the…

Pacific Islands

HK Express connects Pacific islands

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2016

Low-cost carrier HK Express has unveiled plans to launch flights to two Pacific islands, Guam and Saipan. Scheduled to commence in December 2016 and January 2017 respectively, the new…

Airlines and Aviation

New air bridge between Hong Kong and Seoul

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2016

Passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Seoul will soon have another flight option, following the launch of Hong Kong Airlines' new route. Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways offers lounge access at HKIA

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2016

Fiji Airways will start offering lounge access to its premium passengers at Hong Kong International Airport next month. Effective 1 October, the airline's business class passengers and…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines sharpens Far East focus

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2016

Austrian Airlines' Far Eastern expansion strategy has taken another major step forward with the launch of its inaugural flight to Hong Kong. The national carrier's first direct flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Express double links Hong Kong with Myanmar

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2016

Hong Kong residents now have a new low-cost way of travelling to Myanmar, with the launch of two new services by HK Express. The budget airline's inaugural Myanmar flight touched down in…

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Brunei offers HK-Tokyo connections

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2016

Royal Brunei has signed a new agreement that will enable its passengers to travel to Tokyo. Under the new codeshare deal, passengers on Royal Brunei's direct flights from Brunei to…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express adds new seaside service

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2016

Hong Kong residents will soon have a new low-cost connection to the beaches of Vietnam. Budget airline HK Express has announced that it will launch flights to Nha Trang on 9 November…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific increases baggage allowances

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2016

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have revealed details of their new baggage policy, which will increase weight allowances and reduce excess baggage charges. Under the revised policy, all…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express adds second destination in Taiwan

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2016

HK Express is adding a second Taiwanese destination to its route map. Located on the island's east coast, just over an hour’s flight from Hong Kong, Hualien joins Taichung in the…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express adds 15th jet ahead of Myanmar launch

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2016

HK Express has continued to expand its operations with the arrival of its 15th aircraft. The new Airbus A320 aircraft touched down at Hong Kong International Airport this week, and will…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines adds more flights on key Japanese routes

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines continues to expand its presence in Japan with the launch of extra flights to two major cities - Osaka and Sapporo. On 15 September, the airline will double the…

Hong Kong

HKIA kicks off huge third runway project

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2016

The huge project to develop a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport got underway this week. The so-called '3RS' development is expected run for eight years, with completion…

Airlines and Aviation

Chiang Rai gets new international flight

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2016

Thailand's northernmost province, Chiang Rai, will welcome another international flight later this year. Low-cost carrier HK Express has announced plans to launch the first direct…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong gets creative with ‘Design Your Airport’ competition

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2016

The students and citizens of Hong Kong have delivered an insight into how airports could look in the future. Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AAHK) has unveiled the winners of its…

Airlines and Aviation

New Saipan connection for Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2016

Hong Kong residents will soon be offered direct connections to the Pacific island of Saipan. On 6 July, Hong Kong Airlines will start operating twice weekly flights between HKIA and…

Hong Kong

HKIA traffic edges higher in May

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2016

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded a slight increase in traffic in May 2016. The airport handled 5.8 million passengers and 34,370 flight movements last month, marking…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong adds ticket tax to fund airport expansion

Mark Elliott May 31, 2016

Hong Kong's airport authority has announced that a new passenger fee will be introduced this summer, to fund the ongoing expansion of HKIA. The new Airport Construction Fee (ACF) will…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific unveils largest lounge

Mark Elliott May 22, 2016

Cathay Pacific has offered a preview of its new lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. The new Business Class Lounge at The Pier will cover 3,306m² of floorspace - approximately…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong airport traffic growth slows

Mark Elliott May 16, 2016

The recent surge in passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) slowed significantly in April 2016, despite the full opening of the hub's new Midfield Concourse.…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to launch first flights to New Zealand

Mark Elliott May 13, 2016

Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Australia, Hong Kong Airlines has now revealed plans to commence services to New Zealand. On 10 November 2016, the airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines adds more flights to Asian capitals

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines will launch extra flights to two Asian capital cities next month, following the recent addition of a new aircraft to its fleet. Having taken delivery of its 30th…

Airlines and Aviation

Plaza Premium takes over Cathay Pacific lounges

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2016

Plaza Premium Group has been appointed to manage Cathay Pacific's lounges at airports across Asia. From next month, the company will take over the running of The Wing, The Pier and…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines flies to another Southeast Asian city

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines will expand its network in Southeast Asia next month with the launch of flights to Kuching. The new direct route between Hong Kong and the capital of Malaysia's…

Hong Kong

HKIA traffic jumps 7.5% in first quarter

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2016

Passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued to see strong growth in the first quarter of 2016. According to the latest data from Hong Kong's Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines flies to Tokyo

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines will continue to expand its Japanese network this summer with the launch of flights to Tokyo Narita Airport. Commencing on 1 July 2016, the airline operate a twice…

Airlines and Aviation

New Cathay Dragon embarks on first flight

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2016

Dragonair has launched the first flight bearing its new brand name, Cathay Dragon. The first aircraft displaying the new Cathay Dragon livery took flight from Hong Kong this week, bound…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific launches baggage drop stations at HKIA

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2016

Cathay Pacific has introduced new self-service baggage drop facilities at Hong Kong International Airport. Available for passengers flying with Cathay and its sister carrier…

Hong Kong

HKIA officially opens new Midfield Concourse

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2016

A ceremony was held on Thursday 31 March to mark the official opening of Hong Kong International Airport's new Midfield Concourse. The facility started handling flights and passengers on…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express spreads wings in Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2016

HK Express has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Japan, with the launch of three new routes. The Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier currently flies to six…

UK

HKIA, Heathrow team up to “shape industry standards”

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2016

Hong Kong International Airport has formed a new partnership with London Heathrow Airport, aimed at driving the development of both hubs and the entire industry. The collaboration was…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair’s new A350 touches down in Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2016

Finnair has started deploying its Airbus A350 aircraft to Hong Kong. The new twin-aisle jet touched down at Hong Kong International Airport for the first time on Thursday 17 March, as…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to connect LA with Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2016

American Airlines will start flying direct from Los Angeles to Hong Kong later this year. Flights open for booking on 20 March and are due to commence on 7 September. Services will…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines to fly to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

Austrian Airlines will continue its Asian expansion late this year with the launch of direct flights to Hong Kong. Commencing on 5 September 2016, the Vienna-based airline will offer…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines flies to Phnom Penh

Mark Elliott Feb 29, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines has launched its inaugural flight to Phnom Penh. The airline touched down in the Cambodian capital for the first time on 27 February 2016, marking the start of a new…

Airlines and Aviation

Malindo Air starts flying to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2016

Malindo Air has continued to expand its international network with the launch of flights to Hong Kong. The Kuala Lumpur-based airline will now operate daily direct flights on the new…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong air traffic hits record levels as airport nears capacity

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2016

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2015, bringing it closer to full capacity. Following a record-breaking 2014, the…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong to establish aviation academy

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2016

Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) has revealed plans to establish a civil aviation academy to develop local and regional talent. The initiative was announced this week, following the…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines debuts in Australia

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines has made its Australian debut with the launch of a new service to Cairns and the Gold Coast. The new triangular route commenced on 8 January and will now operate three…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines returns to Cambodia

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines has announced plans to resume flights to Cambodia, with the launch of a new service to Phnom Penh. On 27 February 2016, the full-service airline will commence a new…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Shenzhen airports team up to provide “more options for travellers”

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2016

A new agreement has been signed that will strengthen the aviation links between Hong Kong and neighbouring Shenzhen. Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) has penned a deal with Shenzhen…

Hong Kong

New US$1.3bn Midfield Concourse opens at HKIA

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2016

Hong Kong International Airport's (HKIA) new Midfield Concourse (MFC) officially opened on 28 December 2015, following four years of construction. Located to the west of Terminal 1 and…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express plans to enter low-cost big league

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2015

HK Express is planning a significant expansion of its fleet in the coming years, as it bids to compete with Asia's major low-cost carriers. The Hong Kong-based budget airline is…

Hong Kong

HKIA exceeds 60m passengers for 2015

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2015

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is on course for another record year, having already exceeded 60 million passengers in 2015. According to the latest data from the Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to launch flights to London Gatwick

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2015

Cathay Pacific Airways will launch flights to London’s Gatwick Airport next year, using its brand new Airbus A350 aircraft. Commencing on 2 September 2016, the new flights will…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds flights to Singapore and Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2015

Qantas will add more flights to the key Asian gateways of Singapore and Hong Kong next month. On 1 December, the airline will add new Tuesday and Thursday services between Singapore…

Airlines and Aviation

SkyTeam launches new Hong Kong lounge

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2015

SkyTeam has opened a new lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. The new SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge, which becomes only the fourth SkyTeam-branded lounge in the world, is available…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa launches A380 flights to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2015

Lufthansa's Airbus A380 touched down at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday. The double-decker jet will now operate daily flights on the Frankfurt-Hong Kong route. The outbound…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to suspend Qatar flights

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2015

Cathay Pacific's flights to Qatar, which launched with a fanfare in 2014, will be suspended after less than two years of operations. The Hong Kong-Doha route was inaugurated on 31…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways adds fourth Hong Kong flight

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2015

Fiji Airways will add a fourth weekly flight to Hong Kong next month. Commencing on 25 October, the airline will add a new Sunday service on the Nadi-Hong Kong route, complementing…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to launch Madrid flights

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2015

Cathay Pacific has announced plans to fly to Madrid. The new service will commence on 2 June 2016, operating four times a week. Services will depart Hong Kong International Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

SAS launches flights to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2015

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has commenced a new direct service connecting Stockholm with Hong Kong. The new route launched on 11 September and will now operate five times a week.…

Hong Kong

HKIA breaks traffic records again in August

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2015

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record breaking month in August 2015, hitting new monthly highs in terms of passenger traffic and flight movements. The airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds more flights to Hong Kong, Manila

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2015

Qantas will add more flights to Hong Kong and Manila in the coming months, as a result of increasing demand from travellers. From 26 October 2015, Qantas will start operating four…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific launches flights to Dusseldorf

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2015

Cathay Pacific launched its inaugural flight to Dusseldorf on 1 September 2015. The new route will now operate four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays),…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines codeshares to Mauritius

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2015

Hong Kong Airlines will offer its passengers the chance to fly to Mauritius, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement. The carrier has penned a deal with Air Mauritius that…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ, Cathay extend cooperation

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2015

Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have been given permission to extend their strategic partnership for a further five years. New Zealand's Minister of Transport, Simon Bridges, has…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific profits jump 400%

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2015

Cathay Pacific experienced a sharp rise in profits in the first half of 2015. The Hong Kong-based company generated profits of HK$1.97 billion (US$254 million) for the six months to…

Hong Kong

HKIA midfield expansion on track to open in 2015

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2015

The construction of a new Midfield Concourse at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is on track and expected to open by the end of 2015. The project update was provided during the…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to launch first Australian flights

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2015

Hong Kong Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Australia next year. The carrier, which is a subsidiary of China's HNA Group, will commence flights to two Australian…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet reschedules Hong Kong-Delhi service

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2015

Jet Airways is rescheduling its daily Hong Kong-New Delhi service to offer a new daytime arrival in the Indian capital. Effective 25 October 2015, Jet flight 9W77 will depart Hong…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific traffic jumps 9% in first half

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2015

Cathay Pacific continues to experience rising demand for its flights. The Hong Kong-based carrier, and its sister airline Dragonair, carried a total of 16.8 million passengers in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Dragonair to start flying to Hiroshima

Mark Elliott May 19, 2015

Hong Kong's Dragonair will launch flights to the Japanese city of Hiroshima this summer. Commencing on 16 August 2015, the new direct service will operate twice a week, with flights…

United States

Cathay Pacific touches down in Boston

Mark Elliott May 5, 2015

Cathay Pacific has launched a new direct service from Hong Kong to Boston. The airline touched down at the US city's Logan International Airport for the first time on Monday, and will…

Hong Kong

HKIA sets new flight record in March

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2015

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set a new monthly record for flight movements in March 2015. The airport recorded 34,310 take-offs and landings last month, 5.7% more than in…

Hong Kong

HKIA gets green light for third runway

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2015

Hong Kong International Airport will move forward with plans to develop a third runway, after the project was officially approved by Hong Kong's Executive Council this week. The new…

Airlines and Aviation

Dragonair to operate first biofuel flight

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2015

Hong Kong's Dragonair will operate its first-ever commercial biofuel flight this month. The airline's service from Shanghai’s Hongqiao Airport to Hong Kong on 21 March will be powered…

Hong Kong

HKIA growth continues in 2015

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2015

The rapid growth in traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued in the first two months of 2015. Having handled a record 63.4 million passengers in 2014, the airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong to develop new flight training centre

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2015

Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) has signed an agreement with Hong Kong Airlines to build a new flight training centre at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The facility will…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA unveils new lounge and cabins in Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2015

Singapore Airlines has unveiled a series of new products and services for passengers in Hong Kong. The airline has upgraded and relaunched its SilverKris Lounge at Hong Kong International…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner arrival heralds new dawn for Scoot

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2015

Scoot launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Singapore-Perth route yesterday, marking the start of a new era for the low-cost carrier, as it moves towards an all-B787…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay to launch Dusseldorf flights

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2015

Cathay Pacific will expand its operations in Europe later this year, with the launch of a new service to Dusseldorf. Commencing on 1 September 2015, the Hong Kong-based carrier will…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa adds premium economy on more Asian routes

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2015

Lufthansa has started offering its new premium economy class on a series of routes connecting Asian cities with Munich. The German carrier has now launched the cabins on flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay carries 31.6m passengers in 2014

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2015

Cathay Pacific and its sister carrier Dragonair handled a total of 31.57 million passengers in 2014, 5.5% more than the previous year. According to the company's full-year data, the…

United States

Cathay to add more San Francisco flights

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2015

Cathay Pacific Airways will launch more flights to San Francisco this summer. Commencing on 11 June 2015, the Hong Kong-based airline will add three more weekly flights to the Californian…

Hong Kong

Record-breaking year for HKIA

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2015

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved a strong year in 2014, setting new records in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements. The airport handled a total of 63.38…

Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Japan

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2015

Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year. In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express ramps up flight frequencies

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2015

HK Express will add 18 more weekly flights to its schedules over the coming months. From early February 2015, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier will add more services to Japan,…

Airlines and Aviation

Dragonair to fly daily to Tokyo

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2014

Dragonair will commence a new daily service between Hong Kong and Tokyo Haneda Airport next year. Launching on 29 March 2015, the new service will depart Hong Kong International Airport…

Hong Kong

HKIA hits 60m passengers for first time

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2014

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today welcomed its 60 millionth passenger of the year, marking the first time it has reached the milestone. Jeffrey Cheung, who was flying from…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad adds Okinawa connection

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2014

Etihad Airways will start offering flights to Okinawa next year, as part of a new codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines. The Abu Dhabi-based airline will start flying to Hong…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific boosts UK network

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2014

Cathay Pacific Airways has entered into a new partnership that will significantly expand its network in the UK. The Hong Kong-based carrier has penned a codeshare agreement with…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan’s Peach to launch Okinawa-HK flights

Mark Elliott Nov 26, 2014

Japanese low-cost carrier Peach is planning to launch direct flights between Okinawa and Hong Kong. Commencing on 21 February 2015, the Osaka-based airline will operate four weekly…

Hong Kong

HKIA midfield expansion on track for 2015

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2014

The expansion of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reached a major milestone this week, with the completion of construction work on the new Midfield Concourse. A topping-out ceremony…

Hong Kong

HKIA to create huge marine reserve

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2014

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) will create a huge nature reserve in the Pearl River Delta. The measure was announced as part of an agreement that will allow it to continue…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan’s Vanilla Air launches Tokyo-HK flights

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2014

Japanese low-cost carrier Vanilla Air has launched its first flights to Hong Kong. The new service commenced on 2 November 2014 and will initially operate three times a week…

Hong Kong

Traffic records tumble at HKIA

Mark Elliott Sep 15, 2014

Traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continues to rise, with the hub achieving new record figures last month. Fuelled by burgeoning demand in the summer peak season,…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad flies to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2014

Etihad Airways will launch its first direct flights to Hong Kong next year. Commencing on 15 June 2015, the long-awaited new service will operate four times a week, direct from Abu…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong airport profits surge

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) posted a strong set of financial results for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Announcing the results today (25 June 2014), the AA revealed it generated…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta connects Seattle with Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014

Delta Air Lines has launched a new service between Seattle and Hong Kong. The new trans-Pacific route commenced on Monday 16 June 2014 and will now operate six days a week, every day…

Human Resources

HKIA embarks on recruitment drive

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2014

A major recruitment drive is taking place in Hong Kong this weekend, aimed at attracting people to embark on a career in the airport sector. The city's Airport Authority and Labour…

United States

American Airlines links Dallas with HK, Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2014

American Airlines has celebrated the launch of flights connecting Dallas with Hong Kong and Shanghai. Both new routes commenced this week and will now operate daily. The Hong Kong…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France A380 touches down in Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014

Air France has launched its first ever Airbus A380 flight to Hong Kong. The double-decker aircraft touched down at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for the first time on 27 May…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly to Zurich

Mark Elliott May 20, 2014

Cathay Pacific Airways has announced plans to launch a new service from Hong Kong to Zurich. Tickets are already on sale for the new service, which is scheduled to commence on 29…

Hong Kong

HKIA traffic climbs in April

Mark Elliott May 19, 2014

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported another month of solid growth in April 2014, with rising passenger traffic and flight movements. Last month, the airport handled 5.4…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong hikes airport departure tax

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2014

Hong Kong has announced plans to raise its airport departure tax. From 1 June 2014, the so-called "passenger security charge", which is collected from each departing passenger at Hong…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar offers ‘Straight-to-Gate’ service in HK

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2014

Jetstar passengers in Hong Kong will now be offered the chance to proceed straight to the gate if they check-in online and are not carrying any checked-in baggage. The new ‘Straight…

Airlines and Aviation

Asiana to preview A380 in Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2014

Asiana Airlines will fly its brand new Airbus A380 aircraft to a number of cities in the Asia Pacific this summer. The South Korean carrier will receive the first two A380s from June…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas unveils HKIA lounge

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2014

Qantas has launched a new lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Unveiled for the first time today, the Qantas Hong Kong Lounge can seat up to 300 passengers. Facilities…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines promotes aviation careers to kids

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Hong Kong Airlines has launched a new educational programme designed to introduce local children to a career in the aviation industry. The carrier's new 'Triumph Sky High' programme…

Airlines and Aviation

Dragonair flies to Bali

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Dragonair will launch its first flights to Bali next month. Commencing on 27 April 2014, the Hong Kong-based airline will operate two weekly flights to the popular resort island. This…

Airlines and Aviation

New look HK Express focuses on regional growth

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2014

Hong Kong Express is expanding its network across East Asia, following its repositioning as Hong Kong’s first low-cost carrier. In an interview with Travel Daily on Thursday, HK Express’…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific teams up with Qatar Airways

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2014

Cathay Pacific has signed a new commercial agreement with Qatar Airways that will see the two carriers cooperate on flights between Hong Kong and Doha. Effective 30 March 2014, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France to fly A380 to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2014

Air France will deploy its Airbus A380 on the Paris-Hong Kong route this summer. From 27 May to 8 June 2014, the double-decker jet will operate four weekly services (Tuesdays,…

Hong Kong

HKIA celebrates record year

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2014

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new annual records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2013. Over the 12-month period, HKIA handled more than 59.9 million…

Hotels

New hotel to be developed at HKIA

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2013

A new hotel will be developed within the grounds of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), it has been confirmed. The airport's operator, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA), revealed…

Hong Kong

HKIA profits rise sharply in 2013

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013

The operator of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has achieved a sharp rise in profits in the first half of its financial year. For the six months to 30 September 2013, Airport…

Hong Kong

Plaza Premium opens in HKIA lounge

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2013

Airport lounger operator, Plaza Premium, has opened a new flagship facility at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Located in the airport’s West Hall, the new 1,390m² lounge will…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to launch Chiang Mai-Hong Kong flights

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2013

AirAsia will launch a new service between Chiang Mai and Hong Kong early next year. Commencing on 7 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate daily services on the route, using…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific opens new HK lounge

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2013

Cathay Pacific has opened The Bridge - its sixth passenger lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Following nine months of construction, the new 2,567m² has launched on…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways adds third Hong Kong flight

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2013

Fiji Airways is adding a third weekly flight between Fiji and Hong Kong. The third service will commence in full on 14 January 2013, following which the route will operated every…

Airlines and Aviation

BA launches A380 flights to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2013

British Airways has launched its first Airbus A380 flights from Hong Kong to London. The double-decker jet took off from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for the first time…

Hong Kong

HKIA traffic climbs again

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2013

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued to record growth in terms of passenger and flight movements in September 2013. According to the latest data from Hong Kong's Airport…

United States

American to connect Dallas with China

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2013

American Airlines has announced plans to launch new international services from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Hong Kong and to Shanghai next summer. The new…

Hong Kong

Plaza Premium to open HKIA lounge

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2013

Airport lounge operator Plaza Premium will open a new facility at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in November 2013.   Occupying more than 1,300m² in the airport's West Hall,…

United States

Cathay ramps up US expansion

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013

Cathay Pacific Airways has announced further plans to expand its operations in the US, with the addition of extra flights to Los Angeles and Chicago. The Hong Kong-based carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to fly Singapore-Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013

Scoot has announced plans to launch flights between Singapore and Hong Kong. From 15 November 2013 the low-cost carrier, which is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta to link Seattle with Seoul and HK

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

Delta Air Lines will continue to expand from its 'Asian Gateway', Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with the launch of new services to two of the region's key cities - Seoul and Hong…

Hong Kong

HKIA sets another monthly record

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2013

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued its strong growth, setting new monthly traffic records in July 2013. Passenger traffic increased 7.7% to 5.4 million in July 2013,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas boosts international routes

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2013

Qantas has unveiled a series of changes to its international network in Asia, the US and New Zealand. Continuing the recent revamp of its operations in Hong Kong, Qantas will add one…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific to fly A330 to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air will deploy its latest Airbus A330-300 aircraft on the Manila-Hong Kong route next month. From 16 September to 4 October 2013, the Philippine low-cost carrier will…

Asia

Asia Pacific airports to drive global growth

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2013

The Asia Pacific could be home to five of the world's 10 busiest airports by 2016, a new report has forecast. According to the latest Global Market Analysis Report from OAG, available…

Hong Kong

HKIA promotes new runway plans

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2013

Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) has launched a four-day exhibition offering information about plans for a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Staged at the Hong…

Hong Kong

HKIA plans runway assessment

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2013

Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) has announced that it will host a four-day exhibition and two public consultations regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the planned…

Hong Kong

HKIA sees strong first half growth

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2013

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported sustained growth in terms of passenger and flight movements in the first half of 2013. During the first six months of the year,…

Global

Most travellers want airport cinemas – poll

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2013

Cinemas topped a list of features travellers would most like to see at airports. A global survey of more than 10,000 travellers, undertaken by travel search site Skyscanner, found…

Hong Kong

New traffic record for HKIA

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2013

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved a new record month in terms of aircraft movements in May 2013.  Last month, the airport recorded 31,040 take offs and landings - 6.1%…

Airlines and Aviation

Shun Tak Holdings takes Jetstar HK stake

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2013

Hong Kong conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings has taken a significant stake in the city's first low-cost carrier, Jetstar Hong Kong. The company, which was founded by Macau gaming tycoon…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boosts key Asian routes

May 16, 2013 17

Emirates has announced plans to increase capacity to two of its key Asian destinations - Bangkok and Hong Kong. The Dubai-based carrier will launch a second daily Airbus A380 service…

Hong Kong

HKIA gets recognition for eco efforts

Mar 26, 2013 18

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has received a major recognition for its environmental efforts. The airport has become the first in the Asia Pacific region to receive the…

Indonesia

Asia airport traffic rises 7% in 2012

Feb 18, 2013 16

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to grow strongly in 2012, according to Airports Council International (ACI). In its full-year report, released today…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific plans fifth Heathrow flight

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2013 10

Cathay Pacific has announced it will add a fifth daily return flight between Heathrow and Hong Kong this summer. The carrier will offer 35 flights a week on the route from 27 June 2013,…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda adds Pearl River Delta port check-in service

Nov 21, 2012 9

Garuda Indonesia has launched a new check-in service at five ports in the Pearl River Delta. Passengers on Garuda flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) can now check-in at…

Hong Kong

Asian airport traffic grows 5%

Nov 19, 2012 14

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 5.1% year-on-year in September 2012, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI). The growth…

Hong Kong

Record traffic for HKIA

Aug 21, 2012 17

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new monthly records for both passenger traffic and aircraft movements in July 2012. The airport handled more than five million passengers last…

Hong Kong

HKIA expansion set for environmental assessment

Aug 12, 2012 16

Hong Kong's government has published details of areas to be covered by an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) into the expansion plan at Hong Kong International Airport. Released by the…

Human Resources

HKIA aims to recruit nearly 6,000 new staff

Aug 3, 2012 11

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is hosting a major recruitment event with the aim of hiring almost 6,000 new employees. The three-day HKIA Job Expo 2012 opens today (Friday 3…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong airport traffic climbs

Jul 23, 2012 19

The number of passengers passing through Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) climbed 6.9% in the first half of 2012, to 27.6 million. The growth included a new single-day record of…

Airlines and Aviation

Peach launches Hong Kong flights

Jul 5, 2012 17

New Japanese low-cost carrier Peach Aviation has launched flights to Hong Kong. The new direct service between Peach's home base at Osaka Kansai International Airport and Hong Kong…

Hong Kong

Record profits for Hong Kong airport

Jun 28, 2012 16

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set new records for both revenue and profit in the 2011-12 financial year. For the 12 months ending 31 March 2012, the airport achieved profits of…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly B747 to Singapore

Jun 28, 2012 14

United Airlines has announces plans to upgrade its Hong Kong-Singapore service with the deployment of a Boeing 747-400 aircraft. From 27 October 2012, the daily flights between Asia's key…

Hong Kong

HKIA prepares for typhoons

Apr 22, 2012 0

In anticipation of the coming typhoon season, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) staged its annual exercise early on Friday to prepare for severe weather. The drill, which involved more…

Hong Kong

Hong Kong air traffic climbs again

Mar 19, 2012 1

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded year-on-year passenger traffic growth in February 2012. Four million passenger trips and 26,600 aircraft movements were recorded last month,…

Hong Kong

World’s first airport IMAX to open in Hong Kong

Mar 2, 2012 0

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) will soon become the first airport in the world to house an IMAX cinema. Developed by UA Cinemas, the ‘UA IMAX Theatre @ Airport’ will be…