Hong Kong Airport passenger numbers down 13% in October
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.4m passengers in October, a decline of 13% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive month of double-digit declines in numbers since the escalation of anti-government protests in the region. Traffic from mainland China and Southeast Asia saw the sharpest declines. Aircraft movements fell 6.1% YOY to 34,400 takeoffs and landings, likely because of capacity cuts by numerous airlines. Cargo also dropped 5.5% YOY. HKIA continues to be a major transit hub for flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways. Transfer traffic increased 7%. During the 10-month period from January-October, HKIA saw declines in passengers (2.2%), aircraft movements (0.6%) and cargo (7%).<br/>
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Hong Kong Airport passenger numbers down 13% in October
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.4m passengers in October, a decline of 13% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive month of double-digit declines in numbers since the escalation of anti-government protests in the region. Traffic from mainland China and Southeast Asia saw the sharpest declines. Aircraft movements fell 6.1% YOY to 34,400 takeoffs and landings, likely because of capacity cuts by numerous airlines. Cargo also dropped 5.5% YOY. HKIA continues to be a major transit hub for flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways. Transfer traffic increased 7%. During the 10-month period from January-October, HKIA saw declines in passengers (2.2%), aircraft movements (0.6%) and cargo (7%).<br/>
