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Hong Kong airport development plans / Discussion with a local doctor back from Gaza
2024-07-17
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Hong Kong airport development plans / Discussion with a local doctor back from Gaza
2024-07-17
On today's Backchat, we're talking about developments at the airport.
In its annual report, the Airport Authority revealed that passenger traffic had reached 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels, with full recovery expected by the end of this year.
The numbers come as the three-runway system is poised to be commissioned around the same time, while the main terminal will be integrated with SKYCITY and Tung Chung through an autonomous transport system poised to start in 2028.
But despite the encouraging figures, it isn't all plain sailing. Speaking to local media, the authority's acting CEO Vivian Cheung warned that Russian airspace restrictions remained a hindrance, as Western carriers are banned from flying over Russia owing to sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, leading to greater fuel costs.
How well is the airport's recovery proceeding? Is Hong Kong keeping up with the competition? How much of an impact do geopolitical conflicts have? We'll talk to the experts.
After 9:45, we speak to a doctor who just came back from Gaza.
9:05am-9:45am: Hong Kong airport development plans
9:05m-9:45am: Brendan Sobie, Aviation Analyst and Consultant, Sobie Aviation
9:05am-9:45am: Steven Cheung, Founding Chairman of the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association and CEO of Seaplane Hong Kong Group
9:45am-10:00am: Discussion with a local doctor back from Gaza
9:45am-10:00am: Dr Au Yiu-kai, Volunteer Doctor of the Hong Kong Red Cross
In its annual report, the Airport Authority revealed that passenger traffic had reached 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels, with full recovery expected by the end of this year.
The numbers come as the three-runway system is poised to be commissioned around the same time, while the main terminal will be integrated with SKYCITY and Tung Chung through an autonomous transport system poised to start in 2028.
But despite the encouraging figures, it isn't all plain sailing. Speaking to local media, the authority's acting CEO Vivian Cheung warned that Russian airspace restrictions remained a hindrance, as Western carriers are banned from flying over Russia owing to sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, leading to greater fuel costs.
How well is the airport's recovery proceeding? Is Hong Kong keeping up with the competition? How much of an impact do geopolitical conflicts have? We'll talk to the experts.
After 9:45, we speak to a doctor who just came back from Gaza.
9:05am-9:45am: Hong Kong airport development plans
9:05m-9:45am: Brendan Sobie, Aviation Analyst and Consultant, Sobie Aviation
9:05am-9:45am: Steven Cheung, Founding Chairman of the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association and CEO of Seaplane Hong Kong Group
9:45am-10:00am: Discussion with a local doctor back from Gaza
9:45am-10:00am: Dr Au Yiu-kai, Volunteer Doctor of the Hong Kong Red Cross
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Have your say by calling us on 233 88 266, find us on Facebook - Backchat on RTHK Radio 3, or email backchat@rthk.hk
Listen live on Radio 3's homepage - www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3
The Backchat podcast is available after each live broadcast