Originally Posted by hkskyline

Hong Kong is clearly not a closed market. Foreign carriers can apply to fly to HKG and utilize the slots available under the respective air services agreements. Jetstar can utilize its other Asian subsidiaries to open HKG routes. This is not an issue of closing the market to competition at all.

Foreign carriers are welcome to fly to HKG but utilize the rights of the respective foreign country and not those destined for Hong Kong carriers. This separation is to ensure a fair market and level playing field. An Australian carrier, for example, uses the rights destined for Australian carriers and not those for Hong Kong carriers.