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Hong Kong expands aviation reach with new Central Asia flights and cargo hub growth

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Hong Kong's aviation sector is expanding its reach with new direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan, marking Cathay Pacific's first venture into Central Asia. Concurrently, Qatar Airways Cargo has chosen Hong Kong for its regional office, planning to increase flight frequencies through the city. These developments highlight a strategic shift for Hong Kong International Airport, which is evolving from a transit hub into an integrated destination for tourism and business, supported by government initiatives like Airport City. AI

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Hong Kong expands aviation reach with new Central Asia flights and cargo hub growth

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ken Chu ·

    Hong Kong aviation success today means more than just adding routes

    When Cathay Pacific Airways announced direct flights to Almaty starting next January, the significance went beyond adding another destination. The service will be Cathay Pacific’s first to Central Asia and the only non-stop passenger connection between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan. A…

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