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Civil International Air Traffic Statistics at HKIA in January 2022

After having almost reached 15.000 movements in November and December 2021, traffic in January of 2022 took a tumble again. The numbers were as follows:

  • Passenger numbers were the same as a year before, 71.000.
  • Cargo tonnes handeled were down 4.7% from 410.000 tonnes to 391.000 tonnes
  • Passenger flights were down 8.8% from 4,894 to 4.465
  • Cargo fligths were up 14.1% from 6.278 to 7.165
  • Non-revenue fligths were up 82.7% from 208 to 380
  • Total flight movements were up 5.5% compared to 2021 from 11.380 to 12.010, but down 2.500 since the month before.
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Civil International Air Traffic Statistics at HKIA in February 2022

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw a significant increase in passenger traffic in February 2022, with 86,000 travelers passing through the airport. This represents a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 80.2% compared to the 48,000 passengers in February 2021.

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Air Busan to start flights between Clark and Busan

Welcome to Busan, the vibrant and bustling city located in the heart of South Korea! As of January 5, travelers now have the opportunity to fly directly from Clark, Philippines to Busan via BX758 | 757 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This convenient new route will allow you to easily explore all that this city has to offer, from its beautiful mountain landscapes to its stunning coastline and numerous destinations.

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Singapore Airlines resumes Airbus A380 operations between Hong Kong and Singapore

As a sign of traffic, aviation and traveling slowly resuming in Hong Kong, Singapore Airlines is now the 3rd operator to resume flights with their Airbus A380 into Hong Kong International Airport.

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Civil International Air Traffic Statistics at HKIA in October 2021

The traffic statistics for Hong Kong in October 2021 were as follows:

  • Passenger numbers were up 72.6% from 79,000 to 137.000
  • Cargo tonnes handeled were up 14.7% from 403,000 to 462,000 a year before
  • Passenger flights were up 26.4% from 4.537 to 5.735
  • Cargo fligths were up 29.3% from 6.127 to 7,925
  • Non-revenue flights were up 57,3% from 213 to 335
  • Total flight movements were up 28.7% from 10.877 to 13,995
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Civil International Air Traffic Statistics at HKIA in September 2021

The Flight statistics for September 2021 was as follows:

  • Passenger numbers were 227,000, up 127,4% compared to September 2020
  • Cargo tonnes handeles was uo 17,9% from 386,000 to 455.000 a year before
  • Passenger flights were uo 76.3% from 4,014 to 7,075
  • Cargo flights were up 4.1% from 6,258 to 6.515
  • Non-revenue fligths were up 21.3% from 272 to 330.
  • Total traffic movements were up 32% from 10.544 to 13,920
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West Air starts flight to Hong Kong

Today’s new operator into Hong Kong was West Airs flight 8643 from Zhengzhou. The route was operated by an Airbus A321, and is also scheduled for a flight next Thursday. If this is a new ruote or just two test flights is not known, but it does seem like more and more operators are coming to Hong Kong – new and old ones alike.

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Cathay Pacific to offer 35% discount to all Hong Kong residents aged 65 and above.

With travel restrictions now relaxed in many countries, it’s time to reignite the spirit of travelling and start a journey to create beautiful memories with the people you cherish most. Gather your parents, the little ones and friends for an adventure everyone is sure to enjoy as we treat seniors to a special offer.

From 18 – 25 November 2022, Hong Kong residents aged 65 or above can enjoy a discount of 35% off to fly to any destination of choice with the discount code “CXSENIOR22”. Discount is applicable to all cabin classes and without a travel blackout period.

Book now to start your journey around the world.

Booking period: 18 – 25 November 2022 
Travel period: 18 November 2022 – 31 March 2023

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Philippine Airlines to start Clark – Hong Kong flights.

I did not see this coming (at least not as the first airline to (re)-start this route, but Philippine Airlines will start operating Clark – Hong Kong three times weekly from December 9th. This is the first time (to my knowledge) that they will be operating this route. Pre-covid it was operated twice daily by Cebu Pacific and once daily by Dragonair, so I am sure the demand it there.

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East / North Asia opening up again

This week there has been several announcements from east or north Asian countries about opening up. The most significant ones has been:

  • Hong Kong removing hotel quarantine effective September 26
  • Taiwan to remove hotel quarantine effective October 13-ish
  • South Korea to remove outdoors mask mandate effective September 26
  • Japan to resume visa-free entry for all previous approved nations effective October 11.