Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport's traffic figures have been suffering since before the pandemic began. Initially, unrest in the city led to a fall in traffic, though the city's COVID-19 travel restrictions are widely considered to be some of the strictest in the world. (Featured image: Getty Images)
Hong Kong International Airport
- IATA/ICAO Code
- HKG/VHHH
- Country
- China (Special Administrative Region)
- CEO
- Fred Lam
- Passenger Count
- 1,196,000 (2021)
- Runways
- 07R/25L - 3,800m (12,467ft) | 07L/25R - 3,800m (12,467ft)
- Terminals
- Terminal 1 | Terminal 2
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Emirates Reopens Upgraded Lounge In Hong Kong
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The victim was an employee of China Aircraft Services, which has offered ground handling services at Hong Kong International Airport since 1994.
Cathay Pacific Resumes Non-Stop Flight Between Chennai And Hong Kong
The service resumed after a four-year absence due to COVID-19.
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Having endured more challenges than most, Cathay Pacific is now focused on rebuilding its network as it optimistically heads towards 2024.
Hong Kong Airport Passes 50% Recovery But Long Way To Go
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The airline has nearly 50 frames of the fuel-efficient widebody aircraft.
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The carrier will purchase the remaining 50% at some point next year.
Hong Kong Airlines Begins Airbus A320 Service To Japan's Kumamoto Airport
The carrier now offers 10 weekly flights to the Kyushu region.
Cathay Pacific Is Starting To Look At A Mid-Haul Aircraft Order
Cathay Pacific is looking to order mid-haul aircraft.
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Hong Kong International Voted Asia's Leading Airport
Hong Kong International is starting to gain momentum but is lagging well behind on its road to full recovery.