According to provisional civil international air traffic statistics at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for June 2022, there was a significant increase in the number of passengers, with a total of 295,000 passengers compared to 83,000 in June 2021, representing a 254.1% increase. This marks a continued trend of growth in passenger numbers at HKIA, with passenger numbers increasing by 191.3% in June 2022 compared to the same period the previous year, and 99.1% over the past 12 months.
The dramatic increase in passenger numbers at HKIA in June 2022 could be due to a variety of factors, such as an increase in demand for air travel, the availability of more flights, or the resumption of travel after pandemic-related restrictions were lifted. It’s worth noting that the overall trend in passenger numbers at HKIA has been positive over the past year, despite some fluctuations from month to month.
In terms of cargo handling and flight movements, there were slight decreases in the amount of cargo unloaded and loaded, and a 1.2% increase in the total number of flight movements at HKIA in June 2022 compared to the previous year. However, the focus of this report is on the increase in passenger numbers, which represents a major milestone for the aviation industry in Hong Kong. The continued growth in passenger numbers at HKIA highlights the strong demand for air travel and the resilience of the industry in the face of challenges such as the global pandemic.