HKIA reception showcases airport developments and innovative service

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today hosted the “Hong Kong International Airport Reception 2025” at AsiaWorld-Expo, showcasing the latest developments and innovative service at the airport.

The event was officiated by Fred Lam, Chairman of AAHK; Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics; Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development; Victor Liu, Director-General of Civil Aviation; Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of AAHK, Board Members of AAHK, and other esteemed guests.

Fred Lam, Chairman of AAHK, remarked at the event, “The past year has been a fruitful one for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The Three-runway System was officially commenced last November, marking the most important milestone since the airport’s relocation to Chek Lap Kok in 1998. We continued to be the world’s number one cargo airport. Our next goal is to press full steam ahead with the Airport City development under the newly unveiled brand, SKYTOPIA, which leverages Hong Kong’s unique strengths under 'one country, two systems' and makes the best use of the airport’s land and adjacent marine resources to develop a world-class landmark. We are confident that SKYTOPIA, together with the Three-runway System, will serve as powerful twin engines driving the airport’s future growth."

Different elements of SKYTOPIA, including the Airport Bay Marina, the Art Hub and the 20,000-seat performance arena at AsiaWorld-Expo’s Phase 2 were introduced at the event, while HKIA’s world-leading cargo services were featured through interactive activities.

HKIA’s new initiatives were showcased at different interactive experience zones. One of the highlights was the world’s first and only autonomous vehicles fleet in live airport operations, with the spotlight on the new driverless bus that will shuttle passengers between the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and the airport. A live demonstration of the people-carrying driverless bus kicked off the programme in front of the 1,000 guests attending the event.

The automated parking system to be used in the new automated carparks for transfer passengers and visitors from the Greater Bay Area was displayed with demonstration.

The experience zones also featured HKIA’s innovative and premium passenger services, such as baggage collection at home/office, valet parking, and the HKIA VIP Lounge, alongside the airport’s retail and dining options.