Abstract Passenger throughput at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has shown steady growth since its opening. Various aspects relating to HKIA have been studied in prior literature. This paper investigated changes in HKIA's passenger network for the period of 2001–2012 and used the gravity model to examine the key factors explaining its passenger traffic flows. The findings suggested that HKIA's passenger network has changed significantly and expanded to many new different destinations. Two regions (East Asia and Southeast Asia) were the most important markets for HKIA, and most key destinations connected by Hong Kong showed healthy growth. Nine factors could explain passenger traffic flows between Hong Kong and its key destinations: Hong Kong GDP per capita, GDP per capita of destinations connected by HKIA, distance, airport hub status of the destination airport, tourist destinations connected by HKIA, numbers of passenger airlines in service, bilateral trade flows, speaking a common language and having strong cultural/colonial links with Hong Kong, and the route presence of Cathay Pacific.

    Highlights Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) passenger network changes from 2001 to 2012 are analysed. HKIA's passenger network has changed significantly and expanded to many new different destinations. East Asia and Southeast Asia are the most important markets for HKIA. Cathay Pacific has contributed significantly towards HKIA's growth. Nine factors are found to explain HKIA's passenger traffic flows.


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    Title :

    Analysing passenger network changes: The case of Hong Kong


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    Publication date :

    2015-09-03


    Size :

    11 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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