Hong Kong has one of the busiest air travel industries in the world. Several Domestic and International Airlines are based out of Hong Kong International Airport . The Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok is a marvel of modern engineering. It was inaugurated in July, 1998. The busy airport handles about 49 flights per hour. The Airport is connected to the main island through convenient public transport options such as the Cityflyer Airbus, the Airport Express Train and the Hong Kong Public Bus Service.
Major
Airlines in Hong Kong are -
- Cathay Pacific Airways Limited operates international flights to various Asian countries, Australia , important Destinations in Europe, North and South America and South Africa . Founded in 1946, it is one of the premier International airliners in South Asia . It has received a coveted five star rating from Skytrax. The Frequent Fliers programs are the Asia Miles and the Marco Polo Club.
- Dragonair is a collaboration between Air China and Cathay Pacific. Their main business is in inland travel and cargo services to important Chinese cities, Japan , the Middle East and select destinations in Europe . The Airline Logo is a jaunty red dragon. It shares the same frequent Fliers program with Cathay Pacific.
- Hong Kong Airlines operates flight services to South East Asian Countries. It's latest acquisition is the Hong Kong Express , which operates mainly chartered flights and helicopter services to areas in China , Macau , Taiwan and the Philippines .
- Oasis Hong Kong Airlines which flies between Hong Kong and London is the first budget airline in the world.
United Airlines , officially the largest airlines in the world, operates a number of flights between
Hong Kong and all major South Asian and Asia Pacific Destinations.
