Hong Kong Airlines marked its 18th anniversary on November 28, 2024, by announcing that it will relaunch its direct services to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The service will resume starting January 18, 2025.
The twice-weekly services will provide additional travel options for passengers travelling between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Vancouver, and those connecting via Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong to Vancouver route was first launched in June 2017, and was the carrier’s first North American destination. Services were stopped in 2020 during the height of COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vancouver back as Hong Kong Airlines’ first North American destination. We aim to attract more travellers to experience Vancouver’s beauty, facilitating family reunions and business collaborations,” Hong Kong Airlines Chairman Yan Bo
“The route will further strengthen our Asian network and offer global passengers more diverse and convenient travel options, connecting Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, Oceania, and North America,” Yan Bo added.
After undergoing restructuring in 2023, Hong Kong Airlines has been actively enhancing its services and expanding its operations. The airline has demonstrated a strong recovery capability by optimising its route network and adjusting its fleet structure, with service now covering more than 30 destinations.
This year, the number of flights has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with an average passenger load factor of approximately 85%.
The airline said it expects to reach its annual traffic target of carrying more than five million passengers by the end of 2024. Further fleet expansion will be implemented as required to enhance capacity.
The diversified fleet will improve operational flexibility and coverage, enabling access from Hong Kong to popular destinations across mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, the United States, Canada, and Europe.