Hong Kong Airport Launches Seamless Transit Service for Mainland and International Passengers

2026-11-03 23:15 Last Updated At：23:28

HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today (November 3) officially launched the "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" facilitated transit service. Upon the full implementation of the new service, passengers from Mainland cities, even when transferring between flights operated by different airlines, can enjoy a seamless "one-stop" service comprising "one ticket, one check-in, and through-checked baggage to the final destination", allowing them to travel to worldwide destinations effortlessly via Hong Kong. Overseas passengers can also enjoy reciprocal arrangements to travel to different Mainland cities with ease via Hong Kong.

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HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, together with Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Mr Han Jun; Deputy Director of the Third Bureau of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council, Mr Wang Jinyu; the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Vic Yau; the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Ms Clara Wong; and the Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), Mr Fred Lam, attended the launch ceremony today. In her speech, Ms Chan said that this new service is a crucial step in implementing Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and integrating into and serving the overall national development. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the CAAC for its full support and policy guidance, which fully demonstrates Hong Kong's unique hub role of enjoying strong support of the Motherland and being closely connected to the world, underpinned by an extensive international aviation network.

She added that, the "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service enables Hong Kong to align with the national aviation network development by linking the Mainland's "internal circulation" aviation network with Hong Kong's "external circulation" international aviation network, thereby upgrading Hong Kong from its previous role as a "super connector" to a pivotal point in the country's dual circulation strategy.

The new arrangement will enhance services across three key areas:

Passengers travelling from smaller Mainland cities to overseas destinations through Hong Kong will only need to complete a single check-in procedure. Their baggage will be checked through from the origin to their overseas destination, eliminating the need for baggage reclaim or re-checking in Hong Kong;

Passengers travelling from overseas destinations to smaller Mainland cities can enjoy reciprocal arrangements, connecting seamlessly to the Mainland through HKIA;

The arrangement will enhance connectivity between Hong Kong and Mainland airports, highlighting the efficiency and role of Hong Kong as an international aviation hub, further maximising HKIA's function in connecting the Mainland and the world.

In the first phase, HKIA will roll out two brands, namely "Hangzhou-Hong Kong" and "Wuhan-Hong Kong" Transfer Services, leveraging the close ties between Hong Kong and Zhejiang and Hubei provinces:

"Hangzhou-Hong Kong" Transfer Services: Hangzhou and Hong Kong have long maintained close collaboration in economy, trade and technology.Building upon this mature partnership and high-frequency shuttle flights, passengers can access the world through Hong Kong's dense international flight network.

"Wuhan-Hong Kong" Transfer Services: Wuhan, traditionally known as the "thoroughfare to nine provinces", serves as a core dual hub for high-speed rail and aviation in the central region of the country, and is also a popular destination for Hong Kong people for business and tourism. The "Wuhan-Hong Kong" Transfer Serviceswill further connect Wuhan's high-speed rail network with Hong Kong's international aviation network.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to work closely with the CAAC, the AAHK, airlines and relevant Mainland authorities to further expand the coverage of this facilitation service, with a view to attracting more Mainland and overseas passengers to transit through Hong Kong, thereby contributing to the country's high-level opening up and consolidating Hong Kong's status as an international aviation hub.

Local Premiere of 'Odium Zero' Animation Set for Special Screenings in Hong Kong

Local premiere of animation "Odium Zero" supported by CCIDA held

The local premiere of the original animation "Odium Zero", subsidised by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, was held today (November 3). The screening featured the 30-minute extended cut of "Episode 1: The Ash Fall", which will commence its special screenings at selected cinemas in Hong Kong from November 7.

Speaking at the premiere, the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai, remarked that the successful launch of "Odium Zero" demonstrates a positive result borne out of the efforts of Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regionin promoting the development of the creative industries. CCIDA will continue to support local creators in developing more cartoon and animation intellectual properties (IPs) that have competitiveness in the international market through diversified support schemes, as well as assisting the industry in participating in global film festivals and trade platforms, thereby promoting IP transactions and cross-sectoral collaborations.

"Odium Zero" is one of the outstanding works supported by CCIDA's 3rd Future Animation - AI-assisted Animation Production Support Scheme. Written and directed by James Hung, executive produced by Jacky Chu, and produced by ORINPIX Studios Limited, the animation tells the story of an apocalypse triggered by lies. By combining traditional film and television production skills with the martial arts choreography of Hong Kong action films, science-fiction elements and cutting-edge technology, the creative team has successfully created an animated work with distinctive local cultural characteristics.

Earlier this year, the work had its global launch at Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, was screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France, and was successfully shortlisted for the 22nd Chinese American Film Festival in Los Angeles. The creative team also set up a local pop-up store last month to promote the work and its IP-related merchandise.

For more information about the 3rd Future Animation - AI-Assisted Animation Production Support Scheme, please visit

futureanimation.com.hk/en/home-en.

Hong Kong Airport Launches Seamless Transit Service for Mainland and International Passengers

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