Category: 2025

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Review – Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel, Thailand, June 2025

This was a sudden, unplanned trip to go and have dinner with a friend who has retired in Chiang Mai a couple of years ago, and when I found some cheap tickets with Hong Kong Express from Hong Kong to Chiang Mai I decided to make a quick trip over to see my friend. Due to work constraints I was only able to leave Hong Kong at 5pm, arriving in Chiang Mai at 7 pm, and returning the next morning at 10 am, so this will be just a very quick review.

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Cathay Pacific’s Brussels Route is Back in Action: Two Days In and Loving It!

It’s official: Cathay Pacific’s direct flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Brussels (BRU) are back, and they’re off to a flying start! The relaunched route took to the skies on August 3, 2025, reconnecting these two global hubs after a five-year break. Two days in, the buzz is real—Flight CX294 soared out of Hong Kong at 11:25 PM on Saturday, landing in Brussels at 5:55 AM Sunday, while the return CX293 lifted off from Brussels at 4:15 PM, touching down in Hong Kong at 6:55 AM Monday. Cathay’s brought Belgium back into the fold, and travelers are already hooked on this seamless link!

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✈️ Touchdown in Subang: HK Express Lands in Kuala Lumpur’s City Airport

History was made yesterday as HK Express successfully launched its first-ever flight from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur’s Subang Airport (SZB). Flight UO716 took off from Hong Kong International Airport at 4:35 PM and landed smoothly in Subang at 8:30 PM, marking a new chapter in affordable, city-to-city travel between Hong Kong and Malaysia.

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Successful Launch: HK Express Connects Hong Kong and Guiyang

We’re thrilled to announce that the new direct flight route between Hong Kong and Guiyang, launched by HK Express, has been a resounding success! Since its debut on July 31, 2025, travelers have been flocking to this exciting new connection, eager to explore Guiyang—the capital of Guizhou Province—and all it has to offer. The route has been met with great enthusiasm from both leisure and business travelers, making it clear that HK Express’s expansion into mainland China is hitting the mark.

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HK Express Launches New Route to Kota Kinabalu – Your Next Adventure Awaits!

Exciting news for travelers! HK Express (HKE) is launching a daily nonstop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI), the vibrant capital of Sabah, Malaysia, starting November 27, 2025. This new route opens up an easy path to Borneo’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, all at budget-friendly prices. As someone who’s reviewed HK Express three times on HongKongMiles.com, I’m thrilled to share why this route is a game-changer for your next getaway! Check out my previous reviews of HK Express flights to Da Nang, Saipan, and Clark, Philippines for more insights.

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HK Express Soars to Miyako: Non-Stop Flights to Shimojishima Take Off in Style!

Yesterday, on June 27, 2025, HK Express celebrated the successful launch of its seasonal direct flights from Hong Kong to Miyako (Shimojishima), marking a thrilling new chapter for travelers seeking a tropical escape. As the only airline offering non-stop service to this Okinawan paradise, HK Express is making it easier and more affordable than ever to reach the stunning Miyako Islands. With turquoise waters, coral reefs, and island adventures waiting, this route is already shaping up to be a summer 2025 favorite. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting new flight and why you should book your trip now!

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Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong to Munich Route Takes Off in Style!

Two days ago, June 16, 2025, Cathay Pacific spread its wings with the triumphant launch of its new direct route from Hong Kong (HKG) to Munich (MUC). The first flight soared out of Hong Kong International Airport at 1:10 AM, landing in Munich at 7:55 AM to a warm Bavarian welcome. It’s official: Cathay’s second German destination is up and running, and travelers are already buzzing about this sleek new link between two dynamic cities. Whether you’re chasing business deals or dreaming of beer-steins clinking at Oktoberfest, this route’s your golden ticket.

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Review – Cathay Pacific Airbus A333, business class, Hong Kong to Bangkok, January 2025.

This was part of a 6 days trip I made to Bangkok in January 2025 to visit my parents, who would be flying on to Bangkok the next day. I booked this flight a couple of days in advance, and paid 28.000 Asia Miles for it, plus a small amount (around 500 HKD I believe?) in taxes. I was happy to see that the flight had a 1-2-1 reverse herring bone set-up, which meant lie-flat seats, and not the regional business class that Cathay offers on many flights.

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Greater Bay Airlines: From Underdog to Ambitious Contender

Greater Bay Airlines has always felt like one of Hong Kong’s quietest carriers.

They launched operations in July 2022, right in the aftermath of pandemic-era border chaos. Back then, their website was clunky, the route map felt like guesswork, and scheduled flights often disappeared with little warning. At times, it felt like a paper airline—more rumor than reality.

But they’ve stuck with it. And now, three years on, Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is quietly building something interesting.

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HK Express Launches Direct Flights to Kuala Lumpur Subang — From Just HK$88!

Great news for budget travelers and aviation fans: HK Express has officially announced a brand-new direct route between Hong Kong (HKG) and Kuala Lumpur’s Subang Airport (SZB), set to launch on 1 August 2025. This marks a major milestone—not only is it HK Express’s second destination in Malaysia, but it also makes them the first passenger airline to operate direct commercial flights between Hong Kong and Subang.

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