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HK Express recognized as fastest-growing airline by OAG

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HK Express recognized as fastest-growing airline by OAG
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Geoffrey Thomas Editor-In-Chief - US Bureau Chief | Airline Ratings

HK Express has been recognized as the fastest-growing airline of 2024 by global travel data provider OAG. The airline, a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, significantly expanded its operations over the past year. It increased its flight count by 46%, growing from 23,940 flights in 2023 to 35,015 in 2024. This surge was attributed to an expanded network and additional fleet capacity.

In the same report, Shanghai Pudong International Airport was named the fastest-growing airport, with seat capacity increasing by nearly 10 million to over 47 million year-on-year.

OAG also highlighted key milestones in global air travel for 2024. August 2 marked the busiest day of the year, with airline seat capacity reaching 19,278,320—a new record that surpassed 2023's peak by over 692,000 seats. In contrast, November 28 was the quietest day, with 14,871,278 seats scheduled.

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HK Express’s achievements reflect the broader recovery of the Cathay Pacific Group, which has fully restored its operations to pre-pandemic levels. The airline now serves approximately 30 destinations across Asia, including China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Adding to its eventful year, HK Express celebrated a special milestone on New Year’s Eve. Ms. Wan, a passenger on a flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Fukuoka became the airline’s six-millionth customer in 2024. She was greeted at the departure gate by HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao and the management team who presented her with six round-trip tickets as a gesture of appreciation.

HK Express is a Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of the Cathay Pacific Group. Founded in 2004, it primarily focuses on offering affordable air travel to destinations across Asia. Its operational model emphasizes cost efficiency and punctuality catering to budget-conscious travelers.

The airline serves over 30 destinations in countries including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan China Thailand Vietnam Malaysia and the Philippines. Popular routes include flights to Tokyo Osaka Seoul Taipei and Bangkok.

The airline operates a fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft known for their fuel efficiency suitable for short- to medium-haul routes. It follows a low-cost carrier business model offering competitive base fares with optional add-ons like seat selection baggage in-flight meals and priority boarding.

The airline has earned a reputation for maintaining high safety standards and on-time performance promoting a “Live More” philosophy encouraging passengers to explore new destinations through affordable travel.

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