Begin-up service Better Bay Airways has been granted a licence by the Air Transport Licensing Authority to function over 100 routes from Hong Kong.
The airline plans to function routes to mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and “locations within the Asia Pacific area”.
As reported in January 2021, Better Bay had utilized to function 48 routes to mainland China, in addition to flights to locations together with Bangkok, Seoul and Tokyo.
The service acquired its first B737 in September, and plans to take supply of two additional plane within the close to future.
The airline’s web site additionally states that “GBA plans to have seven Boeing 737-800 plane in service by 2022 and greater than 30 by 2026”.
In an announcement Better Bay stated that it will “undertake the enterprise mannequin which affords nice enticing fares, flexibility and selection for patrons which empower prospects to decide on and revel in for what they need and afford to pay”.
As but there are not any confirmed launch dates for flight, with CEO Algernon Yau commenting:
“This is among the most vital milestones of a brand new airline entrant in Hong Kong. We acquired our Air Operator’s Certificates in October 2021 from the Civil Aviation Division of Hong Kong.
“Now, with the licence granted by ATLA, it implies that we will expedite preparation and affirmation of different regulatory necessities and launch preparations, corresponding to making use of for working permits from completely different aviation authorities of locations we plan to fly to.”
“We’re excited to convey a brand new airline option to prospects, at a time when travellers are craving for the chance to fly once more quickly. GBA is dedicated to contributing to the continuous aviation growth of Hong Kong and the Better Bay Space.
“The airline trade helps generate commerce, promote tourism, and create extra employment alternatives for Hong Kong folks. I want to take this chance to sincerely thank once more my group and the regulatory authorities involved. We sit up for the launch our inaugural service quickly.”
The information comes as Hong Kong’s flag service Cathay Pacific just lately launched its newest visitors figures for January 2022, displaying that the airline carried a median of simply 797 prospects per day over the month.
Cathay flew a complete of 24,699 passengers throughout January, down 99.2 per cent on January 2019, because the service was pressured to function a skeleton service following continued journey restrictions and adjustments to quarantine guidelines for crew members by Hong Kong authorities.
Cathay Pacific carried fewer than 25,000 passengers in January
