HONG KONG. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) passenger traffic climbed by +2.5% year-on-year in 2018, hitting a new annual high of 74.7 million.
Airport Authority Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer Fred Lam said: “It’s gratifying to see HKIA scale new heights in 2018, attesting to the dedication, resilience and contribution of our 73,000 airport community members.”
In December, passenger volume rose by +1.7% year-on-year to reach 6.53 million. Passenger growth in the month was mainly driven by a +3% rise in visitor traffic. During the month, Hong Kong resident travel showed +2% growth. Overall passenger traffic to and from Japan, Southeast Asia and Europe recorded the most significant increases.
Lam said: “Looking forward, several capacity enhancement projects will commence to cater for the surging demand. The Terminal 1 Annex Building will commence operation in 2019. After the commissioning, there will be over 40 new check-in counters with self-bag drop facilities and two additional baggage reclaim carousels.
“The project will also provide more seats, shops and catering outlets in the expanded Arrivals Hall. Meanwhile, to keep pace with ever-changing traveller dynamics and technological innovations, we will continue to launch new initiatives and passenger-focused features to provide a vibrant, world-class experience for travellers.”
