Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) held a Grand Opening Ceremony at the Midfield Concourse (MFC) of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today to celebrate the full operation of the facility.
The ceremony was officiated by Jack So Chak-kwong, Chairman of the AA, he said: “The concourse is an important development project that will help HKIA meet increasing traffic demand in the medium term, as we work towards completion of the three-runway system.”
Located to the west of Terminal 1 between HKIA’s two existing runways, the 105,000sqm five-storey concourse provides 20 parking positions. AA says the new concourse and has increased the ratio of passengers boarding and disembarking aircraft using airbridges, enhancing the overall airport experience. Passengers can reach the MFC by an extension of the Automated People Mover system from Terminal 1.
“HKIA, connecting Hong Kong to about 190 cities in the Mainland and overseas, is the most important transport infrastructure maintaining Hong Kong’s external connections, as well as an engine for our city’s economic growth. The outstanding achievement of HKIA today is attributable to the collective efforts of HKIA’s business partners, the aviation services sector, the relevant government departments and every stakeholder in society. My congratulations on the full operation of the MFC and I wish the business of our airport will continue to prosper,” said Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Secretary for Administration.
Last month Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) opened nine new retail shops and a café at the MFC. Additionally, eight retail and three catering outlets are soon to be opened at the concourse, including a new multi-category store concept from DFS. The catering outlets will offer café and casual-dining options to departing passengers who have limited time before boarding.
The concourse also features various ancillary facilities, including newly designed seats with power sockets, deck chairs along the glass facade, as well as free Wi-Fi connections and internet-enabled computer stations.
HKIA has also just launched a range of promotions for travellers, including an instant rebate of up to HK$5,000 worth of cash coupons and a free delivery service.
