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14-Mar-2016 9:03 AM

Hong Kong International Airport pax up 5%, cargo down 15% in Feb-2016

Hong Kong International Airport passenger numbers up 5% - traffic highlights for Feb-2016:

  • Passenger numbers: 5.7 million, +4.9% year-on-year;
  • Cargo volume: 258,000 tonnes, -14.9%;
  • Aircraft movements: 32,625, +4.5%. [more - original PR]

The airport noted (11-Mar-2016) the growth inpassenger traffic in Feb-2016 was mainly driven by Hong Kong resident travel, which registered a 16% year-on-year growth over the same month last year. Passenger traffic to/from Southeast Asia and Japan increased most significantly. Airport Authority Hong Kong executive director of Airport Operations C K Ng said: "To enhance the travel experience for HKIA's passengers, we strive to provide customer-centric services by leveraging the latest technology, including the introduction of the 'HKG My Flight' mobile application in 2013 that provides airport information, real-time flight status and more. We are delighted that 'HKG My Flight' recently won the Gold Award in the Best Location-based Marketing Category at the Mob-Ex Awards 2016 organised by Marketing magazine - recognising our effort, innovation and excellence in mobile marketing. With the application of iBeacon technology, passengers using the 'HKG My Flight App' can receive push notifications of airport information including dining and shopping offers and promotions at the airport. While arrays of initiatives are in the pipeline, we will continue exploring the application of different technologies in daily operations, aiming to enhance mobility, automation, efficiency and convenience for passengers."

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