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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported a significant surge in passenger and cargo traffic during April 2024, driven by the long Easter holidays and increased travel demand. The airport handled 4.23 million passengers, a 35.9% year-on-year increase, and 29,055 flight movements, up by 34.7%. Cargo throughput also witnessed a notable increase of 13.9% to 394,000 tonnes, marking a consistent trend of double-digit growth in cargo volume this year. Key trading regions contributing to the cargo growth include North America, Europe, and Taiwan.

Hong Kong has been selected to host the 2025 Routes World conference, set for September 24-26 at AsiaWorld-Expo. This pivotal event connects global leaders from the aviation sector, including airline executives, airport authorities, and destination representatives. The 30th iteration of Routes World is poised to draw key network planning executives from over 260 prominent and rapidly expanding airlines. Hosting Routes World is significantly beneficial economically, with a typical event generating an economic impact exceeding $590 million.