Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport retained its status as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2023, handling 4.3 million metric tons, up 3.2% year-over-year.

Based on annual loaded and unloaded freight and mail, Hong Kong International Airport retained its title in 2023 as the world’s leading air cargo hub.

Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.

UPS says the new HKG facility will have the capacity to handle around 1 million tons of cargo annually, although the expected build cost has not been revealed.

The HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park will allow air cargo to be security screened, palletized and accepted by airlines in Dongguan, before it is shipped to HKIA.

The route to the Philippine capital will be serviced by one of Greater Bay Airlines' four Boeing 737-800s.

Hong Kong's third runway will "create tremendous growth opportunities for airlines and other business partners."

Major Chinese airports are looking to grow by expanding regional connections.

As the global average GDP growth hovers at around 3%, China’s aviation market remains crucial to the full recovery of both Hong Kong and global aviation.

Hong Kong's Board of Airline Representatives Chair Lavinia Lau says labor shortage is the most troubling issue facing the international air hub.

The Hong Kong-based carrier is not focused on developing mainland China routes.

The airport authority of Hong Kong (AAHK) has invested around HK$9 billion ($1.2 billion) to spruce up its infrastructure.

A decline from the big numbers of the COVID-19 pandemic is attributable to geopolitical tensions and other disruptions to global trade and supply chains.

The International Air Transport Association says the Hong Kong government’s labor importation initiative has boosted the airport workforce by 6,300 workers.

Hong Kong-based startup Greater Bay Airlines is expanding its international network with its inaugural route to Vietnam.

Flights will commence to cities in Kenya, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia.

The Airport Authority of Hong Kong (AAHK) is anticipating passenger volume to hit 80% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023.

VietJet is to launch the first nonstop service linking Vietnam with the Japanese city Hiroshima, as well as growing its network in India.

The airline is endeavoring to recover from the severe drop in demand to/from Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airline expects to restart daily fights to three cities from July.

The airline says it has restored the bulk of its Asia network aside from China.

The airline is ramping up capacity following the Jan. 8 reopening of China and Hong Kong.

The planned changes coincide with China dropping quarantine requirements for inbound travelers.

The announcement comes as mainland China continues to relax its strict zero-COVID measures.

Hong Kong International executive director for airport operations Vivian Cheung explains how the airport is fighting back after being laid low during the pandemic.