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Why is Hong Kong giving away 500,000 plane tickets?

Hong Kong recently announced that it will be giving away 500,000 airline tickets to travelers from around the world

In order to help its COVID-affected tourism economy, Hong Kong recently announced that it will be giving away 500,000 airline tickets to travelers from around the world. As was previously noted, Hong Kong, which adopted China’s “zero-Covid” policies, had some of the strictest quarantine regulations in the entire world. But as of last month, visitors to the city were no longer obliged to submit to hotel quarantine or have a COVID test come back negative before boarding a flight to Hong Kong.

As part of a rescue effort to boost the aviation industry, AAHK pre-purchased over 500,000 aircraft tickets from domestic carriers operating in the territory. He continued by saying that the acquisition aims to bring liquidity to the airline’s finances, while the tickets would be distributed to foreign tourists and Hong Kong citizens as part of a market recovery drive. Source

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Airport Authority Hong Kong :

It continues to support the airport community by extending its relief package for two months to the end of November 2022, in view of the prolonged impact on the aviation industry brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Various fee waiver or concession policies supporting the industry will continue from October to November 2022, including full waiver of parking charges for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees; reduction of passenger aircraft landing charges; fee reduction related to ramp handling, maintenance, and airside vehicles; as well as a rental reduction for terminal tenants covering lounges and offices; fees wavier for terminal licensees including commercial services counters and cross-border transport operators; and concessions on fees for aviation support services such as into-plane fuelling, aircraft maintenance, and inflight catering services.

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Base rent for tenants in the terminal that are open for business continues to be waived as part of the relief package. Meanwhile, rental is waived for retail and catering tenants that have suspended business.

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As the Government eases quarantine requirements for inbound travelers, AAHK will review the relief measures taking into account the business environment.

Currently, about 40 shops and restaurants in the terminal are providing service, and more are expected to re-open to meet the demand from the increase in passenger traffic after a further relaxation of quarantine requirements. More details about the shops and restaurants can be found at: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/shop-dine/highlights-promotions/.

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.