Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was voted Best Airport in China in the 2024 TTG China Travel Awards, in recognition to HKIA's exceptional facilities and excellent services. Jack So, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), extended his sincerest thanks to TTG China’s readers and members of the travel trade for their support and to all staff in the airport community for their professionalism and dedication to maintaining a world-class service. “It is our honour to be named Best … [Read more...] about HKIA Wins Best Airport Award in 2024 TTG China Awards
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Lufthansa Cargo continues to rely on the cargo handling services of Vienna Airport
Lufthansa Cargo has extended its contract with Vienna Airport for cargo handling services until the end of 2028. The cargo airline is one of the most important customers of the airport's own cargo handling services and the Vienna Airport Pharma Handling Center. Vienna Airport is the most punctual hub in the Lufthansa network and impresses with its efficient and high-quality services. Lufthansa Cargo has relied on cargo handling services at the Austrian capital airport since 2010. In addition … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo continues to rely on the cargo handling services of Vienna Airport
HKIA crowned World’s Busiest Cargo Airport again in 2023
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been named once again the world’s busiest cargo airport for 2023 in terms of total volume, according to the latest data released by Airports Council International (ACI). The airport handled 4.3 million tonnes of cargo during the year. It is the 13th time since 2010 that HKIA is named the busiest cargo airport in the world. Jack So, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), said, “We are proud to have claimed once again the top spot for air … [Read more...] about HKIA crowned World’s Busiest Cargo Airport again in 2023
Fraport Traffic Figures – March 2024: Passenger growth in Frankfurt impacted by strikes
About 4.6 million passengers traveling via FRA in March – Increase of 7.8 percent year-on-year – Almost 300,000 passengers affected by industrial action – Growth of 10.3 percent across the Group FRA/gk-dh – Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 4.6 million passengers in March 2024. Strikes on several days in March resulted in the cancellation of about 2,200 flights at FRA, disrupting the travel plans of almost 300,000 passengers. Despite the strikes, Frankfurt Airport saw traffic increase by … [Read more...] about Fraport Traffic Figures – March 2024: Passenger growth in Frankfurt impacted by strikes
More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March
Almost 65,000 tons of cargo shipped In March, Brussels Airport again received more than 1.7 million passengers, an increase of 9 percent compared with March 2023. That was despite the slight negative impact of the temporary cancellation of flights to Israel and social unrest at some airlines. The total volume of transported cargo decreased slightly by two percent to almost 65,000 tonnes. Passengers: +9% compared to March 2023 In March, Brussels Airport welcomed 1,742,478 passengers, nine … [Read more...] about More than 1.7 million passengers at Brussels Airport in March
Qatar Airways Announces the Launch of Flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
The award-winning airline extends its frequency to Luanda, Angola, to include the new route to Kinshasa, DRC DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways announces the latest expansion of its network to include Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), enabling greater frequencies and increased capacity to Luanda, Angola. This latest network expansion provides passengers with greater travel choices within a key region of Africa, opening up a new entry point for international travel from Africa to … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Announces the Launch of Flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo