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Originally Posted by majorpuppy
(Post 36620390)
if the local airlines got this subsidies they would be adding many, many more.
for I believe almost a year, no foriegn airlines have added routes or increased frequencies/ use better planes that are above 5 hours to HKG. for the western carriers I'm sure its because transatlantic gives infinite money and political reasons. though I'm sure the airport authority would want middle east, Africa etc. as well. not just europe and NA. Incentive for europe, north america and australia/nz will be more. |
Re: route priorities for HK authorities - I think mostly what they would want for Europe/NA is more capacity to take price pressure off, since it's one factor helping keep more westerners away from HK.
Re: the rest of the world, it's hard to name a specific destination, but there has been a certain amount of pressure for/from Central Asia and I would imagine they might be pleased with Kazakhstan. |
How many people fly between HK and Kazakhstan compared to HK and ADL?
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Originally Posted by TomYoung
(Post 36622931)
How many people fly between HK and Kazakhstan compared to HK and ADL?
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Originally Posted by TomYoung
(Post 36622931)
How many people fly between HK and Kazakhstan compared to HK and ADL?
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indeed recently in Hong Kong i feel like the number of people from the central Asia/ middle east region seems to have increased a lot compared to before. thus it partially makes sense some carrier flies there (maybe not cathay though)
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https://www.9news.com.au/national/so...c-1dfbc3454606
"9News can exclusively reveal Cathay Pacific has postponed the reinstatement of its Adelaide service until the end of 2025 due to aircraft availability issues. This delay will likely leave Adelaide without direct flights to Hong Kong until at least October 2025." At least it's still confirmed there are plans to resume this service. |
Originally Posted by US HK UK flyer
(Post 36634763)
https://www.9news.com.au/national/so...c-1dfbc3454606
"9News can exclusively reveal Cathay Pacific has postponed the reinstatement of its Adelaide service until the end of 2025 due to aircraft availability issues. This delay will likely leave Adelaide without direct flights to Hong Kong until at least October 2025." At least it's still confirmed there are plans to resume this service. |
Originally Posted by VE105
(Post 36636843)
Wonder how true the reason is given the low aircraft utilisation hours of CX currently...
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Originally Posted by Reply1984
(Post 36636897)
it is more like a crew shortage.
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Originally Posted by Reply1984
(Post 36636897)
it is more like a crew shortage.
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Birmingham Airport puts HK as one of the destinations at the top of its wishlist as it expands. Will it mean anything? Who knows.
https://www.ttgmedia.com/features/sp...e-future-48717 |
Originally Posted by US HK UK flyer
(Post 36644194)
Birmingham Airport puts HK as one of the destinations at the top of its wishlist as it expands. Will it mean anything? Who knows.
https://www.ttgmedia.com/features/sp...e-future-48717 "A return to transatlantic connectivity with direct routes to New York, Toronto, Mumbai and Hong Kong is top of the list" |
Some potential for new routes from Australia, whether Cathay or competitors, thanks to the revision of Australia's bilateral air services agreements:
"Passenger capacity for Hong Kong has been increased to 84 flights per week, up from 70, with no limits on cargo services" https://australianaviation.com.au/20...-and-malaysia/ |
Originally Posted by US HK UK flyer
(Post 36647250)
Some potential for new routes from Australia, whether Cathay or competitors, thanks to the revision of Australia's bilateral air services agreements:
"Passenger capacity for Hong Kong has been increased to 84 flights per week, up from 70, with no limits on cargo services" https://australianaviation.com.au/20...-and-malaysia/ HX may have another 7 weekly flights. |
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