HK Express’s New Route to Shizuoka: Your Gateway to Mount Fuji and Beyond

HK Express has once again expanded its wings, this time bringing travelers from Hong Kong to the heart of Japan’s scenic beauty with a new route to Shizuoka. Starting December 17, 2024, you can fly directly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), immersing yourself in the culture, nature, and culinary delights of this underappreciated gem. And with the current exchange rate, Japan has never been more affordable for Hong Kong residents.

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HK Express Launches Direct Flights to Phu Quoc: Your Gateway to Vietnam’s Tropical Paradise

HK Express, the renowned low-cost carrier from Hong Kong, has announced an exciting new addition to its flight network – direct flights to Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Starting December 6, 2024, travelers can embark on a seamless journey from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to the serene beauty of Phu Quoc Island. Here’s your comprehensive guide to this new route, with all the details you need to plan your trip, including exact flight times, the aircraft you’ll be flying on, and the unique visa policy of Phu Quoc.

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HK Express Takes Flight: Opening New Paths to Penang and the Malaysian Market

As of November 21, 2024, Hong Kong Express, the city’s exclusive low-cost carrier, has spread its wings further into Southeast Asia, launching a daily direct service between Hong Kong and Penang, Malaysia. This strategic move not only opens up the Malaysian market for HK Express but also promises to enrich cultural exchange and boost tourism between these two vibrant regions.

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Unveiling the Sky: The Expansion of Hong Kong International Airport’s Three-Runway System

In a monumental leap for aviation, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is on the brink of a historic milestone with the introduction of its new Three-runway System (3RS). Set to launch on November 28, 2024, this expansion project is more than just an infrastructure upgrade; it’s a testament to Hong Kong’s commitment to maintaining its status as a global aviation hub. Let’s delve into what this project entails and what it means for travelers, businesses, and the economy.

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HK Express Celebrates Senior Citizens’ Day with Exclusive Travel Deals

November 17 marks Senior Citizens’ Day, and in honor of this special occasion, HK Express is rolling out the red carpet for our beloved seniors with the “65+ Senior Travel Promotion.” If you’re a resident of Hong Kong or Macau and aged 65 or above, this is your golden ticket to explore Asia like never before!

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Tripreport – First time to visit Japan (Tokyo)

So this was never supposed to be a trip-report, but as I have not been able to travel for 18 months now, I’ve ran out of new things to write about, and rather start working my way through my old travels to conserve some of those memories 🙂

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HK Express Extends Temporary Suspension of Flight Operations Until 11 July 2020

HK Express announces the extension of its temporary flight operations suspension to 11 July 2020, in response to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions imposed by governments around Asia Pacific. The airline plans to gradually resume flight operations on 12 July 2020, subject to market developments. Schedule adjustments will be made to the network for flights departing from 12 July 2020. Customers are advised to visit HK Express’ official website (https://www.hkexpress.com/en-hk/your-trips/important-travel-notice/) for the latest updates.

HK Express will continue to provide flexibility to customers whose travel plans have been affected, or those who are booked on flights departing on or before 31 July 2020. Customers can opt to change their travel date, travel route, refund in the form of credit vouchers or cash. Additional information is available on HK Express’ official website.

Cathay Pacific slowly resumes flights

At the end of March 2020 Cathay announced they were reducing their passenger flight schedule by 96% over the next couple of months. This has been extended, but now they are slowly getting ready to resume flights again.

They have published the following tables for their upcoming schedule the next month or so:

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Hong Kong Express cancels all flights until end of April 2020

Hong Kong Express, Hong Kongs low cost operator who was purchased last year by Cathay Pacific is the first Hong Kong based airline to halt operations amid the COVID19 outbreak.

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Update on travel restrictions for Cathay Pacific Passengers.

As travel advice and restrictions are changing at a very rapid pace lately, it is hard to keep up with all restrictions that are being imposed and those that might have been reported incorrectly and those that might have been cancelled or changed.

Cathay Pacific keep at very good list of updated travel restrictions for their destinations, below are the updated restrictions as per March 14th at 10:45 am Hong Kong time:

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