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Airport Authority Hong Kong

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is a statutory body of the Hong Kong government, headquartered at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in Chek Lap Kok. Established in 1995, its primary mission is to operate, develop, and maintain HKIA, strengthening its position as a leading international aviation hub and a key economic driver for Hong Kong. AAHK’s activities encompass airport operations, significant infrastructure expansion like the Three-runway System, promoting sustainability, and fostering aviation talent through its Academy. It is also developing "SKYTOPIA," an Airport City, and contributes significantly to the region’s economy.

Airport Authority chairman Fred Lam says passenger traffic at Hong Kong airport could reach 70 million this year, recovering to nearly pre-pandemic levels. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong economy

Central Asia tipped to be Hong Kong’s next logistics hub: Airport Authority head

Chairman Fred Lam says flight disruptions in Middle East and Russia make region viable hub connecting Asia and Europe.

8 Jun 2026 - 12:43AM

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Central Asia visit has cemented Hong Kong’s position as a superconnector

7 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally, John Lee says

5 Jun 2026 - 10:59PM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.

5 Jun 2026 - 10:09AMvideocam

11 Skies is a 3.8 million sq ft mixed‑use retail and entertainment complex at Skycity near Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, seen here on May 27. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan in first quarter of 2027

City leader John Lee vows to push for 30-day visa-free access to Central Asian country, while Cathay says it will offer three flights per week.

2 Jun 2026 - 11:14PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong leader’s visit set to unlock Kazakh flights, with incentives eyed

Hong Kong-based airline exploring launching such flights up to three times a week but details are being ironed out.

2 Jun 2026 - 9:45AM

Food and Drinks

5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in June 2026

From Blue Bottle Coffee’s new branch and Sang Roastery’s airport outpost to a newcomer in Sham Shui Po, here are 5 cafes to stay cool at.

1 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM

Blue Bottle Coffee’s Kyoto-style espresso is exclusively available at its new branch at Cityplaza in Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong. It is one of five new cafes opening in June 2026 where caffeine fans can go to escape the heat. Photo: Blue Bottle Coffee

Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | Terminal 2 relaunch a global aviation hub milestone for Hong Kong

It completes the airport’s three-runway upgrade as the city better aligns with national plans. More innovation needed to keep the city flying high.

28 May 2026 - 6:46AM

Hong Kong

Video | Smooth opening day for expanded T2 of Hong Kong Airport

Travellers praised the design of the expanded airport terminal while others called for better signage.

27 May 2026 - 6:28PM

Hong Kong transport

4,200 expected at Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 on ‘very smooth’ opening day

Some travellers describe revamped facility as efficient, but others complain they still have to board flights at Terminal 1.

27 May 2026 - 11:25PMvideocam

Terminal 2 is scheduled to handle 33 flights on Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong economy

Can Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 take off as 11 Skies, rivals pose challenges?

Experts say mixed-use complex must go beyond relying on passenger traffic and appeal to local market by matching offerings of city-centre malls.

26 May 2026 - 8:34AM

Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.

25 May 2026 - 1:41PM

Hong Kong transport

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.

24 May 2026 - 5:16PMvideocam

Hong Kong International Airport

Video | What to know about Hong Kong airport’s new Terminal 2

Several budget and regional airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.

22 May 2026 - 9:06PM

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Hong Kong transport

Revamped Terminal 2 to uplift Hong Kong’s aviation hub status: Airport Authority

Chairman Fred Lam describes facility as ‘milestone’ in airport’s development, prioritising efficiency and user experience.

22 May 2026 - 10:20PMvideocam

Officials attend the opening ceremony for Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport records 13% year-on-year rise in passengers, flights up 5.1%

Growth in first four months of year supported by April traffic topping 5.6 million passengers, boosted by Easter travel, with 34,000 flights.

21 May 2026 - 9:49PM

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18 May 2026 - 12:30PM

Hong Kong transport

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures

Transport minister counts down to revamped facility’s May 27 launch, saying it will mark a ‘milestone’ that boosts city’s status as aviation hub.

16 May 2026 - 10:19PM

A self-service check-in counter at the revamped Terminal 2. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong stock market

Cheng family’s NWD slumps after admitting 11 Skies, new investor plans stalled

The beleaguered developer is reportedly trying to offload the 11 Skies project and secure fresh investment to improve its balance sheet.

14 May 2026 - 5:10PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources

Authority says it continues to communicate closely with New World about 11 Skies project, and is going ‘full steam’ ahead with development.

14 May 2026 - 5:40PM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong secures US$3.5 billion to fund Northern Metropolis and green projects

Global investors pile into city’s latest bond sale, with orders 7.6 times oversubscribed, backing its green finance ambitions.

9 May 2026 - 10:20AM

The Northern Metropolis project aims to transform 30,000 hectares of land in the New Territories into a centre for innovation and technology. Photo: Edmond So

Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong prepares for gold futures trading: will the fourth time be the charm?

As HKEX eyes relaunch of gold futures, experts suggest extended hours, tax breaks, and storage facilities to ensure success.

8 May 2026 - 6:30PM

HKEX aims to relaunch gold futures in the coming months and has sought market feedback to refine the plan. Photo: Dickson Lee

Gold in Hong Kong

Editorial | Middle East war offers Hong Kong a golden opportunity

The war has driven home how well suited Hong Kong is to becoming an alternative to Dubai, a major gold trading hub.

8 May 2026 - 7:15AM

Banking & finance

Editorial | A blooming bond market shows trust in Hong Kong dollar assets

The latest Hong Kong dollar-denominated offerings encourage more issuers from Hong Kong and overseas to explore local‑currency financing.

7 May 2026 - 6:45AM

Hong Kong tourism

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

6 May 2026 - 8:01PM

The Hong Kong Airport Authority reported fewer than 5 per cent of flights were cancelled in May and June, and about 1 per cent in July. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams

The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making.

4 May 2026 - 7:15AM

Tourists sit on a yacht sailing through Victoria Harbour on August 1, 2025. Photo: Edmond So

Banking & finance

Airport Authority issues record HK$19b in bonds amid strong investor demand

Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC.

29 Apr 2026 - 7:31PM

Hong Kong transport

Over 5,000 Guangdong motorists sign up for Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme

Scheme launched on December 23 and currently grants access to Hong Kong for up to 100 vehicles a day from four mainland Chinese cities.

26 Apr 2026 - 7:44PM

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Airport Authority Hong Kong

Central Asia tipped to be Hong Kong’s next logistics hub: Airport Authority head

Chairman Fred Lam says flight disruptions in Middle East and Russia make region viable hub connecting Asia and Europe.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Central Asia visit has cemented Hong Kong’s position as a superconnector

Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally, John Lee says

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.

Hong Kong to relaunch direct flights to Kazakhstan in first quarter of 2027

City leader John Lee vows to push for 30-day visa-free access to Central Asian country, while Cathay says it will offer three flights per week.

Hong Kong leader’s visit set to unlock Kazakh flights, with incentives eyed

Hong Kong-based airline exploring launching such flights up to three times a week but details are being ironed out.

5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in June 2026

From Blue Bottle Coffee’s new branch and Sang Roastery’s airport outpost to a newcomer in Sham Shui Po, here are 5 cafes to stay cool at.

Editorial | Terminal 2 relaunch a global aviation hub milestone for Hong Kong

It completes the airport’s three-runway upgrade as the city better aligns with national plans. More innovation needed to keep the city flying high.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Video | Smooth opening day for expanded T2 of Hong Kong Airport

Travellers praised the design of the expanded airport terminal while others called for better signage.

4,200 expected at Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 on ‘very smooth’ opening day

Some travellers describe revamped facility as efficient, but others complain they still have to board flights at Terminal 1.

Can Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 take off as 11 Skies, rivals pose challenges?

Experts say mixed-use complex must go beyond relying on passenger traffic and appeal to local market by matching offerings of city-centre malls.

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.

Video | What to know about Hong Kong airport’s new Terminal 2

Several budget and regional airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.

Revamped Terminal 2 to uplift Hong Kong’s aviation hub status: Airport Authority

Chairman Fred Lam describes facility as ‘milestone’ in airport’s development, prioritising efficiency and user experience.

Hong Kong airport records 13% year-on-year rise in passengers, flights up 5.1%

Growth in first four months of year supported by April traffic topping 5.6 million passengers, boosted by Easter travel, with 34,000 flights.

Trump’s China trip assessed, South Korea’s AI problem: 5 weekend reads

From how Trump’s trip to Beijing measured up to South Korea’s deepfake epidemic, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures

Transport minister counts down to revamped facility’s May 27 launch, saying it will mark a ‘milestone’ that boosts city’s status as aviation hub.

Cheng family’s NWD slumps after admitting 11 Skies, new investor plans stalled

The beleaguered developer is reportedly trying to offload the 11 Skies project and secure fresh investment to improve its balance sheet.

Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources

Authority says it continues to communicate closely with New World about 11 Skies project, and is going ‘full steam’ ahead with development.

Hong Kong secures US$3.5 billion to fund Northern Metropolis and green projects

Global investors pile into city’s latest bond sale, with orders 7.6 times oversubscribed, backing its green finance ambitions.

Hong Kong prepares for gold futures trading: will the fourth time be the charm?

As HKEX eyes relaunch of gold futures, experts suggest extended hours, tax breaks, and storage facilities to ensure success.

Editorial | Middle East war offers Hong Kong a golden opportunity

The war has driven home how well suited Hong Kong is to becoming an alternative to Dubai, a major gold trading hub.

Editorial | A blooming bond market shows trust in Hong Kong dollar assets

The latest Hong Kong dollar-denominated offerings encourage more issuers from Hong Kong and overseas to explore local‑currency financing.

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

Editorial | Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams

The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making.

Airport Authority issues record HK$19b in bonds amid strong investor demand

Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC.

Over 5,000 Guangdong motorists sign up for Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme

Scheme launched on December 23 and currently grants access to Hong Kong for up to 100 vehicles a day from four mainland Chinese cities.

Editorial | Central Asia visit has cemented Hong Kong’s position as a superconnector

Video | Smooth opening day for expanded T2 of Hong Kong Airport