Hong Kong Airlines will launch a new service between Hong Kong and Lanzhou, Gansu Province, on 26 May. Operating once a week, this direct service will provide immense convenience for travellers and further strengthen connectivity between Hong Kong and the northwest region of the Mainland.

Lanzhou is the only provincial capital in China where the Yellow River flows directly through the city. Beyond serving as the political, economic, and cultural centre of Gansu Province, Lanzhou acts as a crucial bridge connecting the inland areas with the western regions. Historically, it has been a major commercial hub and a vital transport artery along the Silk Road, as well as one of the earliest Chinese cities to embrace modern industrial civilisation.

Lanzhou boasts a magnificent Yellow River scenic corridor, featuring renowned attractions such as the Yellow River Tower, Zhongshan Bridge, White Pagoda Mountain (Baitashan), Lanzhou Stele Forest, and the Yellow River Mother Sculpture. Furthermore, the city is celebrated for its diverse cultural and natural tourism resources, encompassing the Gansu Provincial Museum, Xiguan Mosque, Wuquan Mountain, Lanzhou Shuimo Danxia National Geological Park, Yaou International Building, and Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street. Naturally, visitors must not miss the highly authentic local flavours at the Zhengning Road Snack Night Market and the famous Lanzhou beef noodles. With its captivating charm, the city warmly invites travellers from Hong Kong and around the world to explore its wonders first-hand.

Hong Kong Airlines remains committed to providing passengers with a wider array of travel options. The launch of this new route will deliver a more convenient direct flight experience for both business and leisure travellers, further deepening exchanges between the two destinations. This initiative also actively responds to the Individual Visit Scheme vigorously promoted by the Hong Kong SAR Government. It will not only help attract more Mainland tourists to Hong Kong, but also facilitate their transit through the city to popular travel destinations across Southeast Asia, Australia, and North America, thereby consolidating Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub.

As a key planning area of the ‘Silk Road Economic Belt’, Lanzhou plays a pivotal role as a transport and transit hub for Central Europe, Central Asia, and South Asia, making it a highly promising destination under the Belt and Road Initiative. The new route perfectly aligns with Hong Kong Airlines’ current network strategy and will generate a synergistic effect with existing routes such as Xining and Hulunbuir. It is poised to play a significant role in fostering commercial ties and cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and inland cities along the Belt and Road.

Hong Kong Airlines flight schedule* between Hong Kong and Lanzhou is as follows (All times local):

* The scheduled service between Hong Kong and Lanzhou is subject to government and regulatory approval.

* Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice.

Ticket reservation is now available on the Hong Kong Airlines website. For more details and sales, please visit www.hongkongairlines.com, or contact us via the Hong Kong Airlines Call Centre hotline (852) 3916 3666 (Hong Kong).

About Hong Kong Airlines

Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service airline firmly rooted in Hong Kong. The airline flies to over 30 destinations across the Asia Pacific and North America, and currently maintains interline and codeshares with multiple airline partners and ferry service providers. Hong Kong Airlines operates an all-Airbus fleet. It has been awarded the internationally acclaimed four-star rating from Skytrax since 2011. For more information, please visit hongkongairlines.com or our social media channels on LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram and Facebook .

Hong Kong Airlines welcomes and fully supports the aviation and tourism initiatives announced by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR Government in his 2024 Policy Address. These measures demonstrate the government's commitment to strengthening Hong Kong's position as an international aviation hub and driving economic growth by implementing policies to attract both passenger and cargo traffic.

The Policy Address highlights the completion of the three-runway system (3RS) by the Airport Authority Hong Kong this year, anticipated to increase the handling capacity of Hong Kong International Airport by 50% from 2035. This significant capacity boost will optimise flight operations, enhance airline efficiency, and elevate the overall passenger experience. Leveraging Hong Kong's unique geographical advantage connecting Mainland China and the rest of the world, the increased flight frequencies and route options will further enhance Hong Kong's attractiveness as a transit hub, facilitating the development of interline agreements and expanding international route networks.

We are particularly encouraged by the government’s emphasis on expanding Hong Kong's air network, supporting the development of new routes and increasing flight frequencies, with a particular focus on collaboration with Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries. The immediate relaxation of multiple-entry visa arrangements for ASEAN travellers will further diversify the visitor base.

Hong Kong Airlines is actively contributing to key national strategies such as the BRI and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) development by strategically expanding our presence in Western China and BRI countries. Since last year, we have launched new routes to destinations including Vientiane (Laos), Da Nang (Vietnam), Xining, and Dunhuang, strategically broadening our network coverage.

Furthermore, we are confident that the government's initiatives to promote local tourism will attract more visitors from around the globe. The expansion of the airport and the increased flight capacity will have a positive impact on the aviation industry. As a key player in Hong Kong's aviation landscape, Hong Kong Airlines remains committed to reinforcing Hong Kong's status as a leading international aviation hub. We will capitalise on the opportunities presented by the 3RS, expanding our fleet strategically to support the development of new routes, including long-haul international destinations.

Commencing this winter, we will increase flight frequencies to Seoul and Tokyo, with services to Seoul increasing to twice daily and Tokyo to five times daily. Flights to Sapporo, Hokkaido will also increase to a daily service. In addition to the launch of our Chiang Mai route in October, we will also be launching flights to Sendai in December and resuming services to Gold Coast, Australia in January next year, demonstrating our confidence in the future capacity afforded by the 3RS.

Hong Kong Airlines will continue to leverage our strengths and existing network across Mainland China and the region to facilitate enhanced connectivity within the GBA and between Hong Kong and other mainland cities. Simultaneously, we will actively explore new, commercially viable routes to deepen connections with BRI countries and international markets, fostering growth in international business and tourism.

Starting from 1 February 2023, Cannabidiol (CBD) will be placed under the same strict control as other dangerous drugs under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (DDO). Trafficking (including importing and exporting) and manufacturing of substances in contravention of the law will be subject to a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of $5 million. Possession and consumption of substances in contravention of the DDO will be subject to a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment and a fine of $1 million.

For detail information, please refer to the Narcotics Division, Security Bureau website.

All travelers entering Saipan are required to apply for and receive an approved G-CNMI Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Travelers are encouraged to obtain their travel authorization once they book their travel or at least five days before they depart for Saipan.

Learn more and apply for an G-CNMI Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) at here

The Hong Kong Government has announced that BN(O) passport will not be recognised as a valid travel document and proof of identity from 31 January 2021.

Passengers travelling with Hong Kong Airlines to/from Hong Kong should take note of the following:

1. BN(O) passport cannot be used for immigration clearance in Hong Kong.  The Hong Kong residents concerned may continue to use their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards for entering or departing Hong Kong;

2. BN(O) passport cannot be used as any form of proof of identity in Hong Kong.  The Hong Kong residents concerned may continue to use their Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards as proof of identity;

3. When passengers board flights for Hong Kong, airlines concerned must require Hong Kong residents concerned to present their HKSAR Passports or Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards as proof;

4. Hong Kong permanent residents who are not of Chinese nationality and do not hold other valid travel document may apply to the Immigration Department for Document of Identity for Visa Purposes for international travel.

Our Airport team will request passengers to present valid documents before boarding their flight.

Recently, fraudsters have been abusing the name, images, and logos of Hong Kong Airlines to send deceptive emails and create websites to lure targets to reveal personal information. These phishing emails and web pages attempt to deceive individuals into participating in activities promising cash rewards for clicking on a provided URL or web address, once clicking the link, individuals may be redirected to fraudulent websites, which poses a risk of personal information being compromised.

To protect your data and avoid losses, we strongly advise you NOT to open any attachments, click on any links, or provide personal information in any of these suspicious messages. 

Anyone who has provided personal information through these fraudulent websites should contact Hong Kong Airlines and report the case to the Hong Kong Police Force for investigation as soon as possible.

If you have any doubts or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for verification. 

To avoid any disruptions to your journey, please ensure that you enter accurate travel document information during online check-in. This will enable smooth system verification and avoid the need for additional verification at the airport check-in counter due to incorrect information.

Passengers holding a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau residents and returning to Hong Kong from Mainland China are required to enter their Hong Kong Identity Card details during online check-in to complete system verification.

Starting from 31 October 2023, Hong Kong Airlines' flight operations at Hong Kong International Airport will be relocated back to the T1 Midfield Concourse (T1M). All departures and arrivals will be conducted at T1M, providing passengers with the convenience to board and disembark their flights directly via the air bridges for a more comfortable flying experience.

Passengers are advised to allocate sufficient time before boarding to travel between Terminal 1 and T1M on the Automated People Mover (APM), the driverless electric train.

In addition, to meet our operational needs, our VIP lounge at T1M will reopen to business class passengers. For more information, please visit Club Autus.

Hong Kong Airlines remains committed to delivering the best quality service and delightful travel experience to our passengers. We appreciate their understanding of any inconvenience that may be caused during the transition period.

For the purposes of implementing a restructuring of its debts and liabilities, Hong Kong Airlines Limited (the “Company”) has proposed a scheme of arrangement pursuant to Sections 670, 673 and 674 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) of Hong Kong (the “Scheme”) and a restructuring plan under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006 (UK) (the “Plan”). The Scheme and the Plan were approved by the Hong Kong Court and English Court on 14 and 9 December 2022 respectively. Reference is made to the explanatory statement dated 28 October 2022, as supplemented by the supplement to the explanatory statement dated 17 November 2022 and the second supplement to the explanatory statement dated 25 November 2022 (the “Explanatory Statement”) issued by the Company to the Scheme Creditors and the Plan Creditors. Capitalised terms used but not defined here have the meaning given to them in the Explanatory Statement, the Scheme and the Plan (as applicable).

Extension of the Longstop Date under the Scheme and the Plan to 30 April 2023

In accordance with Clause 1.6 of the Scheme and Clause 4.1(g) of the Plan, the Company and the Restructuring Administrators have agreed to extend the Longstop Date under the Scheme and the Plan to 30 April 2023 (the “Proposed Extension”). The Company expects that the Restructuring Effective Date will occur in advance of 30 April 2023.

A notice on extension of the longstop date has been circulated to the Scheme Creditors and Plan Creditors on 24 March 2023 (the “Notice”). Creditors have 5 Business Days from the date of the Notice to object to the Proposed Extension, with such period expiring at 23:59 (Hong Kong time) on 31 March 2023 (the “Longstop Veto Deadline”).

In accordance with the terms of the Scheme and the Plan, if (a) (in the case of both the Scheme and the Plan) Scheme Creditors holding no less than 25% in value of Scheme Claims in at least one class of Scheme Creditors, and (b) (in the case of the Plan only) Plan Creditors holding 25% in value of Plan Claims in at least two classes of Plan Creditors, object to the Proposed Extension prior to the Longstop Veto Deadline, the Proposed Extension shall not take effect and the Company shall issue a further notice to Restructuring Creditors notifying them of the same promptly after the Longstop Veto Deadline.

Creditors may also obtain copies of relevant notices, the sanction orders of the Scheme and the Plan, the Scheme document, the Plan document and other relevant information on the Restructuring Website (https://projects.morrowsodali.com/honair).

For any questions in relation to the above, please contact:

-          (if an Unsecured Creditor or a Critical Lessor) Mr. Jacky Wan, Mr. Ralph Kou or Ms. Sheryl Wong of PwC at: hk.projectsky@hk.pwc.com (quoting reference: 02076678/F001) or at (+852) 2289 5117; or

-           (if a Perpetual Noteholder) Morrow Sodali at honair@investor.morrowsodali.com or +852 2319 4130 (Hong Kong) / +44 20 4513 6933 (London).

Hong Kong Airlines’ codeshare partnership with EL AL Israel Airlines will kick off on 20 September 2018, with the former adding its “HX” code on the latter’s flights between Hong Kong and Tel Aviv. Reciprocally, EL AL will add its “LY” code on Hong Kong Airlines flights between Hong Kong and Auckland in New Zealand, as well as Seoul in South Korea.

Tickets can be purchased via travel agents or Hong Kong Airlines’ sales offices and call centres from 20 September onwards.

Details of the codeshare flights between Hong Kong Airlines and EL AL for Sep/Oct 2018:

Codeshare Flights operated by EL AL (All times local):

Codeshare Flights operated by Hong Kong Airlines:

About Hong Kong Airlines

Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service airline firmly rooted in Hong Kong. The airline flies to nearly 40 destinations across Asia Pacific and North America, and currently maintains 79 interline and 18 codeshare agreements with multiple airline partners. Hong Kong Airlines operates one of the youngest fleets in the world and it has been awarded the internationally acclaimed four-star rating from Skytrax since 2011.