A further relaxation of strict Hong Kong entry rules imposed during the pandemic has been welcomed by Cathay Pacific.
A decision to remove ‘amber code’ curbs under the vaccine pass for inbound travellers entering Hong Kong from tomorrow (Wednesday) was declared as a key measure.
The carrier said: “The adjustments will help further boost sentiment for travel, especially among inbound visitors, thereby facilitating the resumption of travel activities and strengthening of network connectivity at the Hong Kong aviation hub.”
The Cathay Pacific Group, which includes passenger airlines Cathay Pacific and HK Express, has already added about 3,000 passenger flight sectors in the fourth quarter of the year with more popular destinations to be added in 2023.
The company remains on track to achieve a target of operating up to one-third of pre-pandemic passenger capacity levels by the end of 2022.
“We anticipate that we will be operating around 70% of pre-pandemic passenger flight capacity by the end of 2023, with an aim to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024,” Cathay Pacific added.
”The group remains fully committed to rebuilding the connectivity of the Hong Kong international aviation hub.”