Airport extends aviation sector relief until August

Fee reductions and waivers offered to the aviation industry will continue to August, the Airport Authority Hong Kong said toay

The relief of up to HK$1 billion, first announced in March, include waiver of parking and airbridge fees for idle passenger aircraft, reduction for passenger aircraft landing charges; fees related to ramp handling, maintenance and airside vehicles; as well as rental reduction for terminal tenants covering lounges and offices.

Also, fees were waived for terminal licencees including commercial counters and cross-border transport operators.

In addition, there are concessions on franchise fees for aviation support services such aircraft fuelling.

The AA said a complete waiver on fixed charges for inflight catering services will be effective from June to August.

In addition, the rental relief for retail and catering tenants will continue. Rental waiver for temporarily closed shops and restaurants will also be extended.