HK Express offers 'flights to nowhere' in Hong Kong

It's a potential source of income as airlines continue to suffer from impacts of COVID-19

Last updated: October 15, 2020 | 14:11

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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An A320 passenger jet operated by budget carrier HK Express gets ready to take off for an inaugural "flight to nowhere".

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'Flights to nowhere' take off and land at the same city serving consumers still wanting to take a trip. | Passengers take photos ahead of boarding an inaugural "flight to nowhere" by budget carrier HK Express.

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It's a potential source of revenue as airlines continue to suffer from the impact of COVID-19.

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Flight crew take photos ahead of boarding an inaugural "flight to nowhere" by budget carrier HK Express, part in a preview "Flycation" trip around Hong Kong.

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Members of the media take photos during an inaugural "flight to nowhere" by budget carrier HK Express

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The preview flight was arranged for staff and media before extending it to the general public.

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A flight attendant gets the cabin ready for an inaugural "flight to nowhere" by budget carrier HK Express.

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The flycation experience has proved popular in Hong Kong as the first batch of flight tickets were sold out within hours. | Members of the media take photos during an inaugural "flight to nowhere".

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The first batch of flights will take off in November. | Members of the media take photos during an inaugural "flight to nowhere" by budget carrier HK Express.

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Staff members from budget carrier HK Express take part in a preview "Flycation" flight around Hong Kong

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