Airports

HK set for Hongqiao service

The Chinese and Hong Kong authorities have agreed to allow services to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, with Cathay Pacififc already indicating its interest in adding service.

Some fourteen weekly frequencies will be allowed by each side, following the consultation between the Civil Aviation Administration of China and Hong Kong's Transport and Housing Bureau. Shanghai Pudong International Airport already has service to Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Tony Tyler said: "Shanghai is a very important destination for Cathay Pacific and Dragonair. We welcome the new arrangement as it will offer airlines more opportunities to further enhance services between the two cities that will benefit passengers from all over the world. The new arrangement will also help to ensure Hong Kong retains its position as one of the world’s leading aviation hubs."

He added, “As Hong Kong’s home carrier we are committed to linking mainland China to the world, and we applaud the Government’s efforts to further enhancing air services between Hong Kong and the mainland of China.

Cathay Pacific currently operates three flights daily between Hong Kong and the Pudong International Airport in Shanghai.