Aviation

Dragonair releases updated Japan flight schedules

The carrier to operate five weekly flights to and from Hong Kong and Fukuoka, while its twice-weekly Okinawa service to resume on 3 July.

Dragonair releases updated Japan flight schedules

The carrier to operate five weekly flights to and from Hong Kong and Fukuoka, while its twice-weekly Okinawa service to resume on 3 July.

Hong Kong International Airport handled record 983 flight movements

The figure broke the single-day record of 973 flight movements set on December 17.

Identifying the demand and pattern of Asian mobility in the air

“The social development and increasing wealth cause more and more flexibility, especially of the increasing middle class. Rail- and road...

Dragonair complies with new baggage resolution

IATA introduced a resolution for setting baggage allowances and excess baggage charges for journeys involving multiple carriers.

Dragonair to give refund for tickets between Hong Kong and Japan

Passengers holding tickets issued on or before 11 March 2011 with departures to and from Fukuoka and Okinawa will be eligible for a refund.

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair passenger load factor down 6.8% in February 2011

The combined traffic figures for February 2011 showed a year-on-year drop in the number of passengers and amount of cargo and mail carried.

Air Pacific Fiji launched third direct service to Nadi

The current flight schedule operates Mondays, Thursday and Saturdays, said Air Pacific.

Cathay Pacific to add 27 more aircraft to fleet

The HK$51bn fleet expansion deal with Airbus S.A.S. and Boeing aims to make its fleet, advanced, highly efficient and environmentally friendly.

Airfreight will be one of the big drivers of Hong Kong's future success

Hong Kong is one of the key gateways to the Mainland and the airfreight market will be driven by what's happening in Mainland China.

Hong Kong will be among the fastest growing international freight markets from 2009 to 2014

Asia Pacific commanded about 45% of the global airfreight industry in 2010, said IATA.

Dragonair to increase flights to southern Taiwan city and Mainland China

The number of flights to the southern Taiwan city will rise from 32 per week to 42.

Dragonair boosts flights to Kaohsiung and 5 China cities

The airline capitalizes on escalating demand to and from Mainland China and Taiwan since last year.

Cathay Pacific backs Hong Kong budget strategy

The airline also affirms the Financial Secretary’s commitment to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a transport hub, particularly for Mainland China.

Antony Nigel Tyler quits as Executive Director of Swire Pacific

Tyler has been recommended by the IATA Board of Governors to be appointed Director General and CEO.

Fuel surcharge for short-haul flights up 15%

The new maximum surcharge will be $165 for short-haul flights and $747 long-haul flights.

Hong Kong airport passengers up 10% in January 2011

Passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport grew to 4.3 million in January.

Tiger Airways and South East Asian Airlines to start new daily flights between HK and Manila

The new route will offer low fares to tourists, business travellers and Filipinos working abroad on the important link between the Philippines and...