Tourexpi
Operating
seasonally from 17 January to 15 February 2025, the service covers four flights
per week for a four-week period encompassing the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday.
The route is operated by an A330 wide-body aircraft, offering both business and
economy-class seating.
To
commemorate the relaunch, a ceremony was held at the boarding gate before the inaugural
flight took off. Hong Kong Airlines President Mr Jeff Sun, representatives of Gold
Coast and Queensland Airports, as well as senior representatives of the Airport
Authority Hong Kong attended the event, interacted with passengers, and presented
bespoke gifts to share the joy.
First
flight HX015 to Gold Coast arriving at the Gold Coast Airport at 8:55 am local time.
Passengers are welcomed by a lively traditional lion dance performance arranged
by the Gold Coast Airport.
Hong
Kong Airlines Chairman Mr Yan Bo stated, "We are delighted to have a full flight
of passengers on our first voyage, with around 300 travellers coming to experience
Queensland's warm climate and exciting tourist activities. We also look forward
to welcoming visitors from the Gold Coast and the Queensland region to Hong Kong
during our operation period, inviting them to immerse in the vibrant atmosphere
of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations and enjoy authentic Hong Kong cuisine."
Hong
Kong Airlines President and Captain Mr Sun joined the cockpit crew to pilot the
first flight, he stated, "As one of Hong Kong's leading full-service airlines,
Hong Kong Airlines is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive services,
including flexible baggage allowance options, complimentary inflight meals, and
comfortable seats, to ensure that every passenger can enjoy a pleasant journey."
Queensland
Airports Limited CEO Ms Amelia Evans said, "We're delighted to welcome Hong
Kong Airlines' guests to our beautiful city of Gold Coast and can't wait for them
to experience the best of an Australian summer across the whole region. We hope
this connection with Hong Kong will pave the way for longer-term services across
our key markets in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and Mainland China."
Queensland
Tourism Minister Andrew Powell stated, "This influx from Hong Kong over the
Lunar New Year period is an exciting opportunity for Gold Coast, supporting local
jobs and the economy."
Tourism
and Events Queensland's (TEQ) Ollie Philpot helped mark the milestone arrival. He
commented, "TEQ has worked closely with Hong Kong Airlines and partners including
Experience Gold Coast to put the Gold Coast up in lights in Hong Kong and Mainland
China to drive demand for these flights and the destination."
Acting
Gold Coast Mayor Donna Gates celebrated the return of this important service after
six years and its positive contribution to the region.
Experience
Gold Coast CEO John Warn said the resumption of Hong Kong Airlines' services marks
a significant step forward for the Gold Coast's tourism industry.
"China
is a hugely important source market for the Gold Coast, so we are thrilled to see
Hong Kong Airlines' services lift off again,"
The
resumption of the Gold Coast route marks Hong Kong Airlines' first step back into
the long-haul market. The company is progressively expanding its fleet to support
a phased expansion of its network, including potential new routes within Australia
and a return to the North American market. Additionally, beyond Vancouver, the airline
is also actively exploring the possibility of expanding services to Los Angeles,
Seattle, and Toronto to offer passengers a wider range of international travel options.
Hong
Kong Airlines flight schedule* between Hong Kong and Gold Coast is as follows (All
times local):
Route |
Flight
Number |
Departure |
Arrival |
Frequency |
|
HKG
– OOL |
HX015 |
22:00 |
08:55+1 |
Mon,
Wed. Fri, Sun |
|
OOL
– HKG |
HX016 |
10:25 |
17:20 |
Mon,
Tue, Thurs, Sat |
|
*
Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice |
|
||||
Image Credit: © Hong
Kong Airlines
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