Hong Kong Airlines resumes Vancouver service

On the heels of celebrating its 18th anniversary, Hong Kong Airlines has announced the resumption of direct flights to Vancouver, commencing Jan. 18, 2025.

The twice-weekly services will provide more travel options for passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Vancouver, and those connecting via Hong Kong.

Vancouver was Hong Kong Airlines' first North American destination, launched in June 2017 and “has consistently proven a popular route,” the airline wrote in a press release.

"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. 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,” said Hong Kong Airlines Chairman Yan Bo in a press release.

Following a restructuring last year, Hong Kong Airlines says it has been actively enhancing its services and expanding its operations.

Through strategic planning, the airline say it has achieved a strong recovery capability by optimizing its route network and adjusting its fleet structure, with service now covering over 30 destinations.

This year, the number of flights has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with an average passenger load factor of approximately 85 per cent, the airline says,

The airline expects to reach its annual traffic target of carrying more than 5 million passengers by the end of 2024.

Further fleet expansion will be implemented as required to enhance capacity. This diversified fleet will improve operational flexibility and coverage, enabling convenient access from Hong Kong to popular destinations across mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Hong Kong Airlines flight schedule* between Hong Kong and Vancouver is as follows (All times local):

Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice. 

The relaunch is expected to offer the most competitive option among carriers operating similar routes, wrote the South China Morning Post. 

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