HK Express to Expand with 150 Flight Pairs and New Routes in Southeast Asia
HK Express Set for Major Fleet Expansion
Hong Kong’s budget carrier, HK Express, is poised to increase its fleet from 35 to 40 planes by next month, significantly expanding its capacity and destination reach. The airline is launching a promotional campaign featuring cut-price round-trip tickets starting at HK$88 (US$11) to mark its 11th anniversary.
Promotion and New Routes
- Promotion allows for two round-trip tickets covering 30 Asian destinations.
- Direct flights from Hong Kong to Shizuoka, Japan, will commence on December 17.
- 150 flight pairs will operate weekly between Hong Kong and Japan.
According to CEO Jeannette Mao, the airline reported a remarkable 55 per cent increase in passengers within the first nine months of this year compared to 2023. Bookings for the upcoming Christmas and Lunar New Year holidays have surged by 30 per cent year-on-year, underlining the demand for leisure travel in Southeast Asia.
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