Hong Kong Airport pax up 4%, cargo up 7% in Jun-2014; expects 'moderate' growth in 2H2014

Hong Kong's Hong Kong International Airport passenger numbers up 4% - traffic highlights:

• Jun-2014:
• • Passenger numbers: 5.2 million, +3.7% year-on-year;
  • Cargo volume: 361,000 tonnes, +7.3%;
  • Aircraft movements: 31,745, +3.9%;
• 1H2014:
• • Passenger numbers: 30.8 million, +6.3%;
  • Cargo volume: 2.1 million, +6.3%;
  • Aircraft movement: 191,065, +5.7%. [more - original PR]

Airport Authority Hong Kong: "Looking forward, we expect air traffic demand to increase moderately in the second half of the year, propelled by global economic recovery and robust regional growth, especially on the Mainland. We will continue to work closely with the airport community to maintain the highest levels of service, safety, security and efficiency," C K Ng, Acting, Airport Authority Hong Kong. Source: Company statement, 20-Jul-2014.