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Hong Kong International Airport and Trip.com unveil free layover tours to showcase the city’s culture and attractions

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has introduced a new free layover tour program that gives transfer passengers the chance to discover the city’s cultural landmarks and iconic views during their transit. The initiative, jointly organized with Trip.com, is available to passengers with at least seven hours… Read the full news article

Phase One of Expanded Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport to Open with New Coach Hall on September 23

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(IN SHORT) The expanded Terminal 2 (T2) at Hong Kong International Airport will open in phases starting on September 23, 2025, with the Coach Hall being the first facility to operate. The new Coach Hall will feature 41 parking spaces for buses and coaches, improving traffic flow at the airport and reducing congestion at Terminal… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Recognized for Excellence and Environmental Sustainability

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(IN SHORT) Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been recognized for its excellence in service and environmental sustainability, winning “Best Airport in China” at the 2025 TTG China Travel Awards for the second consecutive year. Additionally, the airport’s “Renewable Diesel Pilot Project” earned the Gold Award in the ACI Green Airports Recognition 2025 for its… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport Ranked World’s Top Cargo Hub for 2024 with 4.9 Million Tonnes Handled

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(IN SHORT) Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been named the world’s busiest cargo airport for 2024 by Airports Council International (ACI) World, having handled 4.9 million tonnes of cargo over the year. This marks the 14th time HKIA has held the top position since 2010. Vivian Cheung, CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong, credited… Read the full news article

Cathay Cargo Terminal Launches First Fully Autonomous Tractor Operations at Hong Kong International Airport

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(IN SHORT) Cathay Cargo Terminal has conducted the first complete trial of Autonomous Electric Tractor (AET) operations at Hong Kong International Airport, successfully transporting cargo from within the terminal to the remote West Cargo Apron. The trial showcased seamless end-to-end automation, including precision docking and secure digital check-ins. Developed in partnership with Airport Authority Hong… Read the full news article

HKIA Honors Outstanding Service with Annual CSEP Awards

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(IN SHORT) Hong Kong International Airport celebrated service excellence at its annual Customer Service Excellence Programme awards, where over 430 nominations recognized more than 870 outstanding staff members and teams. The ceremony, led by Acting CEO Vivian Cheung of AAHK, also introduced a new 20-member Customer Service Excellence Steering Committee aimed at further enhancing the… Read the full news article

Hong Kong Pioneers Effortless Transitions Between Commercial and Private Flights

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(IN SHORT) Hong Kong is setting a new standard in aviation with JetLink, a collaborative service between the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) and Cathay Pacific that facilitates effortless transitions between commercial and private flights. Targeting First and Business class passengers, JetLink offers a guided “wing-to-wing” transfer that bypasses traditional customs and immigration hurdles,… Read the full news article

Elevated Luxury: Emirates Unveils Newly Refurbished Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has unveiled its newly refurbished lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, offering premium travellers flying to Dubai and Bangkok an enhanced pre-flight experience. The expansive 643-square-metre lounge boasts a sleek and modern design reflecting the airline’s sophistication, with amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, shower facilities, and a prayer room. Passengers can indulge in… Read the full news article

Cathay Cargo Receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification, Ensuring Safe Air Cargo Transport Amid Growing E-commerce

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The CEIV quality-assurance adds to Cathay Cargo’s existing, industry-leading mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments Hong Kong, China, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal have received the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. With this new accreditation, both Cathay Cargo and the Cathay… Read the full news article

Relax Before Your Flight with Cathay Pacific’s Reopened Lounges

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As more flights are resumed, the airline is progressively reopening its lounges for customers to enjoy before they fly Hong Kong, China, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today (February 6, 2023 ) of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport sees 318.4% YoY increase in passenger traffic in 2022 despite pandemic challenges

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HONG KONG, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today (16 January 2023) released the 2022 traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). In 2022, HKIA handled a total of 5.7 million passengers, representing a year-on-year increase of 318.4%. Total cargo throughput and flight movements dropped by 16.4% and 4.2%,… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific operated very first commercial flight at the Hong Kong International Airport’s new Third Runway

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The landing of freighter flight CX 3251 from Shanghai Pudong was part of the operation familiarisation on the runway Hong Kong, China, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today (July 8 2022) operated the very first commercial flight to land at the new Third Runway of the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific launches Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme

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Working with corporate customers to use SAF for the first time at Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong, China, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is launching its pilot Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme, the first major programme of its kind in Asia. The programme provides corporate customers the opportunity to reduce… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport’s Flight Token biometrics technology recognized at the Amadeus & ACI World Technology Innovation Awards 2021

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HONG KONG, 2021-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced that Flight Token, a biometrics technology empowered departure journey at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), is voted by the experts from the aviation industry as the “Best Innovation in Airport Passengers Related Processes” in the Amadeus & ACI World Technology Innovation… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport launches COVID-19 testing services for departure passengers

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HONG KONG, CHINA, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — To facilitate the need of COVID-19 test result for travel purpose, COVID-19 testing services for departure passengers will be available at two non-restricted area locations of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) starting 8 December. The specimens will be tested by HKSAR Government recognised local COVID-19 nucleic… Read the full news article

The Cathay Pacific Group introduces new Terminal Charge concession at Hong Kong International Airport

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New initiative helps sustain competitiveness of HKIA and support the industry’s cost and operating efficiency Hong kong, China, 2019-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group is boosting the competitiveness of Hong Kong International Airport as a global cargo hub by introducing a new Terminal Charge concession, effective from 1 April 2020. Customers of… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport, Munich International Airport, Sydney Airport, and Toronto Pearson International Airport join the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking

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Toronto, Sydney, Munich and Hong Kong sign Buckingham Palace Declaration Montreal, Canada, 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive representatives from Hong Kong International Airport, Munich International Airport, Sydney Airport, and Toronto Pearson International Airport have pledged their commitment to join the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking by signing the  United for Wildlife (UFW) Transport Taskforce Buckingham… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport kicked off “Art, Culture and Music at the Airport 2019”

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HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — “Art, Culture and Music at the Airport 2019” kicked off at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today (5 July 2019). Passengers from around the world will be presented with a vivid journey into local culture during the four-month festival.  It is the fifth consecutive year the Airport… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport recognised as a Partner Airport of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (IATA CEIV Fresh)

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Pioneering High Standards for Handling Perishable Cargo HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a Partner Airport of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (IATA CEIV Fresh), the first airport community in the world to receive… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport publishes its first children’s book, Little Adventure at the Big Airport

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HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Children are always curious about everything they see, and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is definitely a place full of interesting sights and wonders for them. To stimulate children’s imagination and provide a tool for parent-child reading, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has published its first children’s… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific unveils its newest lounge at Hong Kong International Airport

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An open-ceiling verandah, panoramic views of the apron and a designer setting creates the ultimate oasis of serenity and warmth HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today unveiled The Deck, the airline’s newest lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers another great reason to arrive early, relax and pamper themselves before… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport launches community investment project EXTRA MILE

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HONG KONG, 2018-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — EXTRA MILE, a community investment project of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), was launched today.  EXTRA MILE is spearheaded by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA); and through collaboration with HKIA’s business partners, NGOs and neighbouring communities, the project aims to develop and nurture talents, improve social mobility… Read the full news article

HKIA conducts annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise

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HONG KONG, 2017-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise this morning, proving its readiness and effectiveness in handling contingencies. The exercise aims to provide opportunities for the airport community, Government departments and related organisations to familiarise themselves with and practise cooperation in emergency… Read the full news article

80 students to start 12-month internships at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)

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HONG KONG, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 80 students are starting 12-month internships at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) after completing a course at the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (the Academy) aimed at nurturing young people for careers in the aviation industry. The “Certificate Course in Airport Services and Operations” is… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport 2016/17: setting new annual records

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Air traffic services and facilities growth enter new stage with strong emphasis on people development Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) enjoyed a fruitful year in 2016/17, setting new annual records in all three air traffic figures. During the fiscal year, passenger traffic rose 1.1% to 70.5 million,… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport expansion: nine projects funded from the Marine Ecology and Fisheries Enhancement Funds

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Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — More than HK$7 million in total has been granted from the Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund (MEEF) and Fisheries Enhancement Fund (FEF) to nine projects for a 12-month period starting from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018. The MEEF and FEF are independent funds set up in… Read the full news article

President Xi Jinping briefed on Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) developments

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Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — President Xi Jinping was briefed on Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) developments and its expansion into a Three-runway System during a visit to the HKIA Tower this morning. President Xi was accompanied by Mrs Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Mr Jack… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport launches the third HKIA Environmental Recognition Scheme

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HONG KONG, 2017-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today (3 April 2017) launched the third HKIA Environmental Recognition Scheme (the Scheme), during which more than 100 tenants at HKIA pledged to help shape HKIA into a green airport. The ceremony was officiated by Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment; Fred… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport opens new Airport Preschool to provide care and early education for children of airport staff

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HONG KONG, 2017-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Preschool was officially opened at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today, as the latest initiative of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) to foster a family-friendly work environment for the airport community. Located on the ground floor of the Airport World Trade Centre adjacent to Terminal… Read the full news article

Airport Authority Hong Kong begins construction of Hong Kong International Airport’s Three-runway System

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HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today kicked off the construction of Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) Three-runway System (3RS). The eight-year construction of 3RS is expected to be completed in 2024, with the commissioning of the new runway in 2022. Jack So Chak-kwong, Chairman of the AA; Professor… Read the full news article