AirAsia launches HK Services
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Fernandes added that the move was a long-held ambition for the airline, which entered the greater Chinese market with flights to Macau and Shenzhen, but had previously resisted because of Hong Kong’s high landing prices.
He said improved incentives from the airport had tipped the balance in favour of offering the new service, and hinted their may be more routes in the future. “It is a good start in response to the good gesture from the Hong Kong government,” Fernandes was quoted saying by ChannelNews Asia.
A Hong Kong airport authority spokesman told AFP the move followed a new package announced last year to target small carriers, which sees a 75% rebate in landing charges during the first six months to new destinations and lower
parking rates. Fernandes said one-way tickets to Bangkok would start at HK$300 (US$38), and HK$400 to Kuala Lumpur.
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