Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in August handled 5.68 million passengers and 34,840 flight movements, representing year-on-year growth of 15.8% and 10.2%, respectively, with passenger traffic reporting a new daily high since the pandemic. The surge in traffic was largely due to a rebound in travel to/ from Japan and a continued rise in traffic to/ from the Chinese Mainland and other destinations. Over the summer holidays, passenger traffic peaked on 10 August, surpassing 200,000 and … [Read more...] about Passenger traffic reaches new daily peak in August at HKIA
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AAHK appoints William Ho as Executive Director for Corporate Development
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced that William Ho is starting his appointment today as Executive Director, Corporate Development. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Ho will be responsible for driving digitalisation and innovations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and formulating strategies for the growth of its hub functions. Mr Ho has a wealth of experience in technological transformation, sales and marketing, and business development in local, Mainland … [Read more...] about AAHK appoints William Ho as Executive Director for Corporate Development
AAHK releases air traffic figures for June and first six months of 2025
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released air traffic statistics of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for June 2025 and the first half of the year. Over the first six months of the year, passenger volume at HKIA saw 16.5% year-on-year growth to 29.4 million, while flight movements increased by 10.1% to 192,365. In June, the airport handled 4.76 million passengers and 31,235 flight movements, representing year-on-year growth of 11.2% and 5.6% respectively, from the relatively low base … [Read more...] about AAHK releases air traffic figures for June and first six months of 2025
HKIA triumphs in renowned international cargo awards
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the busiest cargo hub in the world, received several prestigious international accolades, in recognition of its excellent cargo service efficiency, innovations, and initiatives on sustainability. HKIA was named “Cargo Airport of the Year - Asia Pacific” and “Air Cargo Technology Provider of The Year” at the 11th Payload Asia Awards, held in Singapore. It is the third consecutive year that HKIA was recognised by Payload Asia as the most outstanding … [Read more...] about HKIA triumphs in renowned international cargo awards
Passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at HKIA in June
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for June 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.3 million passengers, representing a 29.1% growth, while flight movements saw a 32.3% increase to 29,590 compared to June 2023. Passenger traffic maintained a steady recovery in June. All passenger segments including Hong Kong residents and visitors, as well as transfer/transit passengers, experienced significant growth compared to … [Read more...] about Passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at HKIA in June
Cathay gets OK to delay new cargo terminal by 24 mths
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced it has reached an agreement with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to delay the completion of its new cargo terminal by up to two years to mid-2013. The terminal had originally been scheduled for opening in the second half of 2011. Cathay said the decision "was taken in response to market conditions brought about by the global economic downturn" and that it is aimed at "better matching supply and demand in the airfreight business given the current market … [Read more...] about Cathay gets OK to delay new cargo terminal by 24 mths
