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Hong Kong Airlines Limited, a full-service airline headquartered at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), operates as a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines under the HNA Group. Established in 2001 as CR Airways and rebranded in 2006, it serves 40 destinations across Asia, North America, Australia, and the Pacific, including Taipei, Bangkok, Tokyo, and, starting January 2025, long-haul routes to Gold Coast and Vancouver. Carrying approximately 5 million passengers annually in 2024, the airline holds a Skytrax Four-Star rating and was voted the 2nd Best Regional Airline in Asia in 2017. With a hub at HKG’s Terminal 1 Midfield Concourse, Hong Kong Airlines emphasizes customer experience, digital innovation, and regional connectivity, supported by codeshares with airlines like Etihad Airways and EVA Air.
Founded in 2001 as CR Airways, Hong Kong Airlines began with a Bombardier CRJ-200 flight from Hong Kong to Laoag, Philippines. In 2005, it received a five-year license to serve 10 Chinese cities, and Hainan Airlines acquired a 45% stake in 2006, with Mung Kin-keung holding the remaining 55%. Rebranded as Hong Kong Airlines on September 22, 2006, it adopted a bauhinia flower logo, symbolizing Hong Kong’s identity. Major orders included 51 Airbus aircraft in 2007 ($5.6 billion) and Boeing 787s/737s in 2005 ($3.28 billion). The airline earned its Airbus A330 air operator’s certificate in 2010, enabling medium-haul services to Australia and the Middle East.
Rapid expansion in 2017–2018 included long-haul routes to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, but financial strain from the China–U.S. trade war and 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests led to a fleet reduction from 38 to 28 aircraft and suspension of routes like Auckland and San Francisco by 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic and a HK$49 billion ($6.3 billion) debt restructuring in 2022 further downsized the fleet to 20, with all A350s returned to lessors. By 2024, the fleet grew to 30 aircraft, and on August 22, 2024, Chairman Jeff Sun announced the resumption of long-haul flights to Gold Coast (January 17, 2025) and Vancouver, with plans for three Boeing 787s from Hainan Airlines. In November 2024, Chairman Yan Bo revealed interest in acquiring Comac C919s, signaling future growth.
Hong Kong Airlines operates a fleet of 30 Airbus aircraft: 13 A320s (174 seats), 1 A321 (200 seats), and 16 A330-300s (292–303 seats). The A330-300s, with 24–32 Business Class seats (1-2-1 layout) and 260–279 Economy seats (2-4-2 or 2-3-2), serve high-capacity routes like Hong Kong–Sydney and Gold Coast. A320s/A321s handle shorter routes to Taipei and Bangkok. Three Boeing 787s from Hainan Airlines support long-haul services to Vancouver and planned North American routes in 2025. The fleet averages 10 years old, with A330s offering 15% fuel savings over older models.
The airline operates 34 weekly flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), serving 33 cities in 12 countries, including Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo), Thailand (Phuket, Bangkok), and the Maldives. Key routes include Hong Kong–Taipei and Hong Kong–Bangkok. Codeshares with Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Turkish Airlines, Air India, and Fiji Airways expand connectivity to 100+ destinations. Cargo services focus on electronics and perishables, transporting 15,000 tons annually. Maintenance is handled by HAECO, a Hong Kong-based industry leader.