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HKIA passenger throughput climbs 19.6 % to 5.74 million as Middle-East detours lift Europe traffic
Passenger numbers at Hong Kong International Airport rose nearly 20 % year on year in March to 5.74 million, buoyed by Europe-bound transfer traffic that was diverted around Middle-East air-space disruptions. First-quarter throughput reached 16.67 million, confirming Hong Kong’s rebound as an Asian aviation hub and signalling better seat availability and shorter connection times for business travellers.
Cathay Pacific brings gate closing forward to 15 minutes before departure from 1 June
From 1 June, all Cathay Pacific flights will begin boarding five minutes earlier and close their doors 15 minutes before departure rather than the current 10 minutes. The carrier hopes the tighter window will sharpen on-time performance, so mobility managers should alert travellers and adjust connection buffers.
Hong Kong Airlines to launch weekly Lanzhou service, deepening Belt-and-Road connectivity
Hong Kong Airlines will open a Hong Kong–Lanzhou route on 26 May, providing the first direct air link between the SAR and Gansu’s provincial capital. The service shortens travel times for Belt-and-Road projects in north-west China and could scale up if passenger and cargo demand materialise.