The airline will begin operations at both Beijing airports as the first Hong Kong-based airline. The flight from Hong Kong Airlines (HX) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is scheduled for March 15.
The company has staked that Cathay Pacific will be the first domestic carrier serving Hong Kong to run the route. Hong Kong Airlines intends to book its Airbus A320 on the route and begin service there four times a week.
At Beijing Capital International Airport, Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines currently fly (PEK). Hong Kong Airlines looks to still be running flights to both Beijing airports at this time. flexible alternatives for travel
Customers will have more travel options now that one airline will be the only one to fly between the two airports in Beijing and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The airline’s frequent flyer program, Fortune Wings Club, is offering a 50% points rebate on any ticket made on the flight between March 15 and April 30.
Tickets are now available for purchase. Beijing Daxing International Airport, which opened on September 26, 2019, is home to the largest single-use airport terminal in the world as well as the airline alliance Sky Team, which frequently welcomes oneworld airlines.
The majority of Star Alliance, on the other hand, has remained at Beijing Capital. The airport, which has four operational runways, serves as a crucial hub and connection point for travelers from Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei.
Four weekly flights
Hong Kong Airlines intends to fly to Beijing Daxing four times a week initially, on a moderately busy schedule. According to the schedule listed below, the airline’s Airbus A320 will operate a morning departure from Hong Kong and a mid-afternoon return from the Chinese capital:
At 09:35, HK308 leaves Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives at Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) at 12:55.
available on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) flight number HK309 will depart at 13:55 and land at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) at 17:35.
available on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Win a free vacation to Hong Kong.
As was previously reported on Simple Flying, Hong Kong declared it will offer 500,000 free flights in an effort to entice tourists back to the city after a strict COVID-19 policy closed the border. Three airlines with bases in Hong Kong—Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, and HK Express—will be selling economy class tickets.
Arriving travelers can also get the following in addition to the lottery for free tickets:
At more than 100 partner hotels, taverns, and restaurants, a free welcome beverage is provided.
a HK$100 ($13) gift certificate to use for dining and shopping in the city
a unique surprise present given to visitors to various landmarks and museums. Only citizens of South East Asian nations may register for this round of the free ticket giveaway, which will be divided into three phases and begin on March 1. On April 1 the lottery will open to mainland China, and on May 1 it will open to the rest of the world.
To enter the lottery, eligible visitors must register on the AAHK website. The cost of the ticket will be reimbursed, but the passengers will still be responsible for all taxes and fees associated with their particular flight.
