Hong Kong Airlines revives its route to Australia’s Gold Coast

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Hong Kong Airlines celebrated the first flight between Hong Kong and Australia’s Gold Coast, marking the airline’s return to become the first local carrier to reinstate this highly anticipated route after several years.

To commemorate the relaunch, a ceremony was held at the boarding gate before the inaugural flight took off.

Hong Kong Airlines president 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.

Sun himself joined the cockpit crew to pilot the first flight HX015 to the Gold Coast.

The flight arrived at the Gold Coast Airport at 8:55 am local time, and its passengers were welcomed by a lively traditional lion dance performance arranged by the Gold Coast Airport.

The resumption of the Gold Coast route marks Hong Kong Airlines’ first step back into the long-haul market. 

Hong Kong Airlines 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.

An invitation to an immersive experience

Hong Kong Airlines chair 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.”

Sun remarked: “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 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.”

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