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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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Hong Kong passenger numbers drop by 13% in October

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Hong Kong Cargo Apron

The trend from September is continuing in October as well. Whereas September saw a decrease in passenger numbers of 12.7% and a drop on traffic numbers of 3.5% October looks even worse for Hong Kong International Airport.

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Cathay Pacific releases combined traffic figures for September 2019

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Cathay Pacific Group last week released combined Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon traffic figures for September 2019 that show decreases in the number of passengers carried and the amount of cargo and mail uplifted compared to the same month in 2018.

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Traffic numbers at Hong Kong International Airport continues to drop

In August traffic numbers at HKIA dropped by 3.5% compared to August the year before, and the numbers for September has just been released.

Polar Boeing 747 landing at Hong Kong Airport.
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