As Hong Kong’s home airline, we look forward to the completion of the Three-Runway System at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and the ‘Airport City’ projects that will boost both the capacity and the competitiveness of our home hub – Ronald Lam
Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific has commended the Hong Kong SAR Government’s ongoing initiatives that is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Hong Kong as an international aviation hub as expressed in the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address a few days ago.
According Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam, “The Hong Kong international aviation hub plays a key role in the development of both Hong Kong and the country through its ability to connect Hong Kong, the rest of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and the Chinese Mainland with the world. As Hong Kong’s home airline, we look forward to the completion of the Three-Runway System at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and the ‘Airport City’ projects that will boost both the capacity and the competitiveness of our home hub.”
Lam further said, “We welcome the Government’s continued focus on developing intermodal connectivity between Hong Kong and the rest of the GBA. The completion of the autonomous transportation system along the Airport City Link, enhancements to the intermodal passenger service in tandem with Zhuhai Airport, as well as the streamlining of passenger security screening at HKIA are all welcome developments that will enhance the overall customer experience for passengers flying via HKIA.”
While putting tourism in the spotlight, the group CEO added, “The Government’s enhancement in promoting the development of the tourism industry is another encouraging sign in attracting more visitors to Hong Kong. We are proud to support initiatives that put Hong Kong on the world stage, and we look forward to welcoming more visitors to discover the beauty of our home city.”
“For more than seven decades, Cathay has proudly contributed to the development and growth of the Hong Kong international aviation hub. We remain resolutely confident of its long-term success and we look forward to playing our part in its continued successes over the coming years,” Lam added.