Hong Kong’s HK Express crowned ‘fastest-growing airline of 2024’
HK Express, the budget arm of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways, has been crowned the world’s “fastest-growing airline of 2024” after recording a 40% increase in passenger numbers over 2023, taking the total to 6m. The number of flights operated by the carrier last year also increased by 46% from 2023 to 35,015, partly due to the expansion of the airline’s network and fleet, global travel data provider OAG said. Some experts said they expected low-cost airlines to enjoy a boost in business throughout the year as the strength of the Hong Kong dollar could encourage more residents to travel abroad. In aviation analyst Cirium’s recent On-Time Performance Review, HK Express dropped out of the top 10 most punctual low-cost carriers. Dr Andrew Yuen Chi-lok, executive director of the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Aviation Policy Research Centre, said a strong rebound in outbound travel after the Covid-19 pandemic had helped the airline rapidly recover. “HK Express has established a comprehensive network in Japan, making it a favoured choice for travellers seeking leisure opportunities,” he said.<br/>
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Hong Kong’s HK Express crowned ‘fastest-growing airline of 2024’
HK Express, the budget arm of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways, has been crowned the world’s “fastest-growing airline of 2024” after recording a 40% increase in passenger numbers over 2023, taking the total to 6m. The number of flights operated by the carrier last year also increased by 46% from 2023 to 35,015, partly due to the expansion of the airline’s network and fleet, global travel data provider OAG said. Some experts said they expected low-cost airlines to enjoy a boost in business throughout the year as the strength of the Hong Kong dollar could encourage more residents to travel abroad. In aviation analyst Cirium’s recent On-Time Performance Review, HK Express dropped out of the top 10 most punctual low-cost carriers. Dr Andrew Yuen Chi-lok, executive director of the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Aviation Policy Research Centre, said a strong rebound in outbound travel after the Covid-19 pandemic had helped the airline rapidly recover. “HK Express has established a comprehensive network in Japan, making it a favoured choice for travellers seeking leisure opportunities,” he said.<br/>
