Flights to Okinawa to be introduced in April

Hong Kong Express Airways has today welcomed the lifting of capacity restrictions on flights between Hong Kong and all Japanese cities with the exception of Tokyo. The announcement marks a key step in the airline's development of new scheduled services to Japan which will commence with the introduction of flights to Okinawa in early April.

"The new air services arrangement which allows all Hong Kong carriers to openly and equally compete on routes is very welcome. I applaud such significant step," said Mr. Ronnie Choi, President of Hong Kong Express Airways.

"Operating scheduled services to additional destinations in Japan is not only a tremendous plus for travellers but will affirm our position and status as a truly regional player in a market which we firmly believe shows strong growth potential." Choi added.

In addition to launching flights to Okinawa, Hong Kong Express Airways plans to seek approval to introduce scheduled services to a further three destinations in Japan in 2008: Nagoya, Kagoshima and Okayama.

Hong Kong Express Airways currently operates a fleet of four Boeing 737-800 aircraft to which an additional six aircraft of the same type will be added throughout 2008 to facilitate expansion. 

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Hong Kong Express Airways is notable for its focus on the needs and comfort of travellers – from the comfort of its fleet of new Boeing 737-800 aircraft through to its flight frequencies.

From its base at Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok airport, Hong Kong Express Airways operates multiple daily services between Hong Kong, mainland China and East Asia.