Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for August 2024. During the month, HKIA handled about 4.92 million passengers, representing a 23.0% year-on-year growth, while cargo throughput was up 10.6% to 406,000 tonnes in August. Flight movements increased to 31,605, marking an increase of 26.1% compared to August 2023. In August 2024, daily passenger traffic exceeded 170,000 on peak days. On 18 August, HKIA handled 174,600 … [Read more...] about HKIA passenger traffic hits another post-pandemic high in August
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Passenger traffic reaches post-pandemic high at HKIA in July
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) air traffic statistics for July 2024. During the month, HKIA handled around 4.8 million passengers, representing a 24.7% year-on-year growth, while cargo throughput was up 14.6% to 414,000 tonnes in July. Flight movements increased to 31,100, up 29.3% compared to July 2023. Passenger traffic has maintained the growth momentum in July as daily passenger traffic exceeded 170,000 on peak days. On 28 July, HKIA … [Read more...] about Passenger traffic reaches post-pandemic high at HKIA in July
HKIA Wins Best Airport Award in 2024 TTG China Awards
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
HKIA first in Asia to use renewable diesel on ground services equipment
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced the launch of a renewable diesel pilot project at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as part of its unwavering commitment to developing HKIA into the world’s greenest airport. HKIA is the first airport in Asia to use renewable diesel, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 87 percent compared to petroleum diesel on-ground services equipment. The pilot project is launched in collaboration with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) … [Read more...] about HKIA first in Asia to use renewable diesel on ground services equipment
Hong Kong air cargo up over 10 percent in November
Hong Kong International Airport's cargo throughput recorded a year-on-year increase of 10.1 percent to 478,000 tonnes in November as the airport handled 120,000 passengers and 14,875 flight movements during the month, marking increases of 48.1% and 18.4% respectively. The increase in cargo throughput in the month was mainly attributed to the 16.1% growth in transshipments, continuing the traditional peak period for air cargo. Overall cargo to and from North America, Europe and Southeast Asia … [Read more...] about Hong Kong air cargo up over 10 percent in November
Hong Kong extends support to airport community until May
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is extending the relief package for the airport community for another two months to the end of May 2021, in view of the prolonged impact brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing waiver or reduction of various fees for the aviation industry from April to May 2021 include full waiver of parking charges for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees; reduction of passenger aircraft landing charges; fees reduction related to ramp handling, maintenance and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong extends support to airport community until May
