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Discover Cebu Pacific’s New Hong Kong-Iloilo Route: Your Gateway to the Philippines

Cebu Pacific has recently expanded its network by launching a direct route between Hong Kong and Iloilo, enhancing travel options for those wishing to explore the beautiful Western Visayas region. This new service will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays, with flights departing from Hong Kong at 5:10 PM and arriving in Iloilo at 7:30 PM. The return flights leave Iloilo at 8:20 PM, landing back in Hong Kong at 10:40 PM. The airline uses the Airbus A320 aircraft for this route, ensuring a comfortable journey.

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HKIA March 2024: Passenger Traffic and Cargo Handling Show Resilience, Continuing Positive Trend

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw steady growth in March 2024, continuing its upward trajectory in both passenger numbers and cargo handling. While growth slowed slightly compared to earlier months, the overall performance remains positive, with year-on-year increases across the board.

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Hong Kong International Airport Records Remarkable Passenger Surge in fEBEUry 2024 Amid Steady Cargo Volumes

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued its strong recovery into February 2024, with significant gains in both passenger numbers and cargo handling. The latest provisional data shows a remarkable year-on-year growth across most key metrics, though some areas experienced a slight cooling compared to January 2024.

Passenger Traffic: A Slight Decline but Still Robust Growth

In February 2024, HKIA handled 4.2 million passengers, reflecting a 96.5% increase compared to February 2023, which saw 2.1 million travelers. While this growth is impressive, it represents a minor increase compared to January 2024, which recorded 4.14 million passengers, a 100% increase. Over the past 12 months, HKIA welcomed 43.6 million passengers, up by 349.2%.

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January 2024: HKIA Sees Record Flight Movements

The new year has brought encouraging results for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), as January 2024 saw a notable increase in both passenger traffic and cargo volumes. In its latest provisional report, the airport recorded a 100% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers, welcoming 4.1 million travelers, a significant jump from 2.07 million in January 2023.

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Thai LionAir – new operator, competitive route

October 1st Hong Kong got yet another operator on the Hong Kong – Bangkok route. Thai Lionair has now started daily flights between Hong Kong and Bangkok’s old airport Don Muang. They are the 3rd operator on this route (in addition to Air Asia and Hong Kong Express), and I think the 7th operator between Hong Kong and Bangkok – in addition to the route above, Hong Kong – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is operated by Cathay, Greater Bay, Emirates and Thai Airways.

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Hong Kong Airport Passenger Traffic Rebounds Post-Pandemic

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has seen a major recovery in passenger traffic for December 2023, marking an extraordinary 169.7% year-on-year increase. The airport, a key aviation hub in the region, welcomed a staggering 4.3 million passengers during the month, compared to just 1.6 million in December 2022. This growth reflects the resurgence of global travel, driven by easing pandemic restrictions and heightened demand for international travel.

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Explore Tibet: Direct Flights Relaunched by Tibet Airlines


Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Roof of the World! Tibet Airlines is set to make your dreams come true by relaunching their direct flight route between Lhasa and Hong Kong in November 2024.
This exciting announcement means that travelers can now conveniently fly directly to the heart of Tibet, bypassing the need for lengthy layovers or connecting flights. Imagine soaring above breathtaking Himalayan peaks, immersing yourself in ancient Tibetan culture, and exploring the awe-inspiring landscapes of this mystical region.
Key Details of the Route:

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Starlux to launch flights between Hong Kong and Taipei.

Taiwan-based airline Starlux has announced that they plan to start a twice-daily service between Taipei and Hong Kong, starting on July 16th, 2024.

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Civil International Air Traffic Statistics at HKIA in July 2021

The Civil International Air Traffic Statistics for HKIA for July 2021 was as follows:

  • Passenger numbers were up 15.5% from 96.000 to 110.000 (first time above 100.000 since March 2020)
  • Cargo tonnes handeles was up 4.6% from 373.000 to 419.000
  • Passenger flight movements were up 50.9% from 3.621 to 5.465
  • Cargo flights movements were up 3.3% from 5.968 to 6.165
  • Non-revenue flights were down 22.5% from 284 to 220
  • Total flights movements were up 20% from 9.873 to 11.850
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Air Traffic Statistics for Hong Kong, October 2020

In my effort to catch up, it is now time for the October numbers to be shared as well. I do expect that those as well are severely down from last year, but I also believe there will be a slight increase from September again.

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