Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Embattled Hongkong Airlines has published a new measure that basically reduced onboard service to zero: Serving Economy Class passengers nothing but a cuplet of water! Business Class passengers will receive something a bit more generous in the form of a full bottle of water instead of a tiny cup. Hongkong Airlines is selling this cutback […]
Tag: Hongkong Airlines
Hong Kong International Airport Closes Entire Concourse Due To Weakened Traffic Demand, Hongkong Airlines To Be Carved Up?
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Hong Kong International Airport has taken an unsual step and decided to close down an entire concourse, housed in their midfield Terminal that was opened less than 5 years ago as traffic slumps. Located in the middle of HKIA, the futuristic, rectangular building, connected by 20 jet bridges, opened in 2015 at a cost of […]
Airport Authority Of Hong Kong Impounds Seven Hongkong Airlines Jets Over Unpaid Fees
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Just last week Hongkong Airlines sounded positive that their financial situation has improved after a cash injection and that the carrier would keep operating but not the airport authority has impounded seven of their jets. Apparently Hongkong Airlines has not paid their parking fees to the Hong Kong Airport Authority and this now cost them […]
Hongkong Airlines Receives Cash Injection From Parent Company HNA, Continues To Fly (For Now)
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Last week I wrote about the bad news surrounding Hongkong Airlines financial position and their inability to pay staff which threatened the airlines ability to continue flying as regulators zoomed in. The company has now announced that it will receive a substantial cash injection from the mainland China parent company HNA which had to secure […]
Hong Kong Airlines May Fold By Saturday
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Sebastian wrote last week (read more here) that the financial condition of Hong Kong Airlines had significantly deteriorated, and the airline had even delayed wage payments. The airline may fold this week as the Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) will either suspend or revoke its license on Saturday (December 7) unless more funding is raised. […]
Is Hongkong Airlines On The Verge Of Going Under? Routes Cut & Staff Payments Delayed!
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Hongkong Airlines is causing worry this weekend as news broke the carrier now has difficulties paying it’s staff and is also cutting a lot of routes including all long haul flights. Hong Kong’s aviation authority is monitoring the situation and already hinted at regulatory action which could include a mandatory restructuring or revoking the carriers […]
Airfare of the Day: Hong Kong Airlines BUSINESS CLASS Taipei (TPE), Taiwan to Los Angeles CA (LAX), United States from $1,741 Round Trip
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Hong Kong Airlines and their business class saver round trip fares between Taipei and Los Angeles. Remember that you can always email me or send me a message via Facebook or Twitter with your airfare-related findings or questions. Fare Details: Fare: Hong Kong Airlines (HX) Z3MTW25 TPE to LAX. Booking class: Z. Price: from […]
Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club Status Challenge Now Available For As Little As One Business Class Flight Or Alternatively Via Segments/EQP’s
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Fortune Wings Club the frequent flyer program for Hainan Airlines, Hongkong Airlines and a couple smaller domestic Chinese carriers is offering two different status challenges allowing to jump into the elite level with this program. The match promotion offers interested members the chance to be promoted to either the Gold or Silver level depending on […]
Hongkong Airlines Lounge On Fire – Flames Rage For Twenty Minutes At HK Airport Terminal
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
One of Hong Kong Airlines lounges at HKIA burned down on Friday night after fire spread from a construction area and then set the entire lounge ablaze. The lounge facility next to gate 212 burned down entirely after flames raged for twenty minutes before firefighters were able to extinguish the flames. Airport terminal fires are[…]