Hong Kong Express saw a passenger volume increase of over 40% in 2024, with a record-high of 6 million passengers carried throughout the year.

CATHAY PAC AIR (00293) announced that its budget airline, Hong Kong Express, saw a 40% year-on-year increase in passenger capacity in 2024, and welcomed its 6 millionth annual passenger on December 31, setting a new record for the highest annual passenger volume. Hong Kong Express also cited the travel data platform OAG, which named the company the global "fastest growing airline of 2024". According to data from the OAG website, the platform evaluates growth rates based on the number of flights, and Hong Kong Express operated around 35,000 flights in 2024, a 46% increase from 23,900 flights in 2023. Eva Mok, CEO of Hong Kong Express, stated that the company is actively expanding its route network, increasing its fleet size, and strengthening its entire team. As Hong Kong's only low-cost airline, the company will continue to offer affordable fares and new destinations to provide more opportunities for passengers to explore Asia and fulfill their travel dreams. She looks forward to making further contributions to Hong Kong's aviation and tourism industries in the future, and collectively consolidating Hong Kong's position as an international aviation hub.