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Hong Kong Sky Bridge Opens to Offer New Airport Experience with Stunning View

The Sky Bridge at the airport is the longest airside bridge in the world

Beginning today, passengers at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) can use the new Sky Bridge, a 200-meter-long, 28-meter-high footbridge with escalators and an automated walkway, to conveniently travel between Terminal 1 (T1) and T1 Satellite Concourse (T1S).

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The Sky Bridge at the airport is the longest airside bridge in the world, spanning a taxiway and allowing passage for the largest passenger aircraft with the code F, the A380. Passengers can experience the amazing sight of an aeroplane passing beneath their feet thanks to the exterior glazing and glass floor that have been installed on the bridge.

Sky Bridge gives travellers the highest vantage point at the airport with its distinctive panoramic view across the facility. In stages, the Sky Bridge’s observation deck, restaurant, and store will open.

The Airport Authority of Hong Kong’s Executive Director of Engineering & Technology, Ricky Leung, stated that “Sky Bridge is aspired to be the iconic feature at HKIA. With the surrounding scenery serving as the backdrop, it provides passengers with an amazing view of the entire airport. A brand-new location has been added for passengers to take pictures before continuing their journey. Our efforts to update and improve the passenger experience at HKIA include the Sky Bridge. We look forward to receiving visitors from all over the world along with other upgraded airport facilities. Before the Sky Bridge began operation, passengers had to board and disembark by shuttle bus at T1S.

Airport

Three Major UK Airports Up for Multi-Billion Pound Sale

Three major UK airports, including London City, Birmingham, and Bristol, are set to be sold in a multi-billion pound deal as their Canadian owner, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), seeks to capitalize on a booming air travel market.

The OTPP is in talks with minority shareholders about selling its stakes in these airports, as well as its holdings in Brussels and Copenhagen airports.

Current evaluations suggest the combined value of the five airports exceeds £10 billion, with OTPP owning between 25% and 70% stakes in each, potentially bringing the total sale to over £3.5 billion.

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The move comes as global aviation experiences a strong recovery, driving increased demand for air travel, particularly across Europe. The OTPP, which holds a significant portion of its portfolio in these airports, is in the process of offering its shares to co-investors with a 30-day “right of first refusal” period.

Analysts speculate that the sale could trigger a chain reaction, prompting other stakeholders to consider selling their shares, particularly if a new buyer seeks a controlling interest.

Bristol Airport, for example, has outlined an ambitious master plan to expand its capacity from 12 million passengers per year to 15 million by 2036, addressing the growing demand in the region.

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Meanwhile, London’s Heathrow and Stansted airports have seen record passenger traffic, further underscoring the sector’s recovery.

As the 30-day period progresses, the OTPP’s decision could spark a flurry of activity, with other investors such as Australian giant Macquarie reportedly showing interest in the airports.

This potential sale is set to reshape the future of UK airport ownership and investment, as the aviation industry continues to recover and grow.