“As Hong Kong’s only low-cost carrier, we’re dedicated to providing affordable fares and a variety of value-added services to meet our customers’ needs,” said HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao. “Recognised as the world’s fastest-growing airline in 2024, we are excited to continue our growth journey with the launch of our first new destination in 2025: Sendai, Japan. This expansion reflects our commitment to providing more travel options and connecting our passengers to new and exciting places. With the launch of the Sendai route, we’ve increased our weekly flights between Hong Kong and Japan to nearly 170 flights to and from Hong Kong, respectively. Our customers can now embrace the spirit of ‘Live More’ and choose to travel from a wide range of major cities in Japan with ease.”
In November, the airline relaunched its Hiroshima route following increasing demand for Japanese destinations.
“The central government has recently introduced a visa exemption policy for Japanese travellers, and Japan has announced that it will ease visa restrictions for Chinese citizens,” Mao added. “This can foster cultural exchange between the two countries and help boost local tourism. This year, the Cathay Group is expected to operate passenger services to 100 destinations worldwide. With the Group’s extensive global network, we’re excited to attract more travellers from the mainland and abroad to Sendai. It’s the perfect gateway to explore the surrounding cities and discover new travel adventures in Tohoku!”
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