Hong Kong Airlines is making a significant comeback on the international stage, resuming and launching new long-haul routes as part of its post-COVID recovery strategy. Here’s a comprehensive look at the airline’s latest additions to its route map, including flights to Gold Coast, Vancouver, and Male.
Continue reading “Hong Kong Airlines Soars Back into Long-Haul with New and Resumed Routes”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:
Seasonal Flights from Hong Kong to Palau: A Unique Travel Opportunity
September 28 Hong Kong Airlines launched a 3-times-a-week service (rumored to be a seasonal charter flight) between Hong Kong and Koror in Palau. So far this route has only been operated by Cambodia Airways, so this is a nice addition, although I am not sure how long the router will last for or how easy it is to book – I have tried and failed 😀
Continue reading “Seasonal Flights from Hong Kong to Palau: A Unique Travel Opportunity”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
Traffic numbers at Hong Kong International Airport plummeting in February
The traffic numbers for Hong Kong International Airport has just been released, and the number of passengers and flight movements are plummeting in February.
Keep on reading!Hong Kong Airlines to cancel inflight service

Hong Kong Airlines has announced that they will effective today cancel inflight service on their flights.
According to the airline it is ” To further strengthen our precautionary measures and reduce the risk of our crew and customers from being potentially exposed to coronavirus, Hong Kong Airlines will be limiting inflight cabin activity and making temporary adjustments to our onboard services. “
Keep on reading!Hong Kong airlines to cut jobs and forcing staff to take unpaid leave

Hong Kong Airlines has asked their staff to take 2 weeks unpaid leave each month until the end of June, or to work 3 days a week in the same period. At the same time the company says they are planning to slash 400 jobs completely from the airline.
Keep on reading!Hong Kong Airlines allowed to continue operations.
The Air Transport Licensing Authority has said they are satisfied that Hong Kong Airlines had met the two conditions set down five days ago in order to continue their operations in Hong Kong.

Owner of Hong Kong Airlines gets HK$4.4 billion loan from Chinese state banks

But doubts surface over whether money will be used to save struggling carrier, according to SCMP
Keep on reading!Hong Kong Airlines statement (2 December 2019)

As i wrote about yesterday, Hong Kong Airlines has been given until Saturday to save the airline. In reference to the condition, Hong Kong Airlines has issued the following press release:
Keep on reading!