Hong Kong International Airport reports passenger surge in November as restrictions ease

In encouraging news for Hong Kong Aviation, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 1.05 million passengers in November 2022, representing a surge of 769.6%, or around 7.7 times, compared to the same month last year. The relaxation of inbound and outbound travel restrictions led to significant increases in Hong Kong residents and visitors, compared to November 2021, Airport Authority Hong Kong said. Traffic to and from Southeast Asia and Japan experienced the most significant increases compared to other regions. Over the first 11 months of 2022, the airport handled 4.1 million passengers, marking a year-on-year increase of 238.5%. Flight movements