Japan earlier announced this Friday (December 30, December 30 30On the day of the restrictions on Hong Kong flights, it can only land at four airports designated by the Japanese government and prohibit the increase in flights from Hong Kong to Japanese airports. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government estimates that 250 flights and 60,000 passengers will be affected in the next month.The Hong Kong Government has contacted the Japanese official and urged the Japanese side to withdraw the relevant decision.
These four designated airports include Japan, Haitian, Kansai, Kansai, and Mido Nagoya Airport, which means that Hong Kong flights from three airports such as Hokkaido New Chitose will face emergency grounding dilemma.
According to the Hong Kong Sing Tao Daily, the Hong Kong Government issued a press release on Wednesday (December 28) that the Hong Kong government is highly concerned about the relevant restrictions from the official sacrifice of Japan, and it is following the incident from multiple aspects to ensure that it is ensured that ensuringHong Kong people in Japan returned to Hong Kong smoothly, and minimized the impact of incidents on Hong Kong tourists.
A spokesman for the Hong Kong Government said that after the Hong Kong Government received a notice from the Japan Civil Aviation Administration, he immediately believed in the Japanese official and contacted the Japanese Consulate General in Hong Kong to express strong concern.At the same time, the Hong Kong Government also held an emergency video conference to meet with Japanese official representatives and communicate closely with the affected Hong Kong airlines.
A spokesman said that after the official understanding and confirmation of Japan, Hong Kong Airlines flights can still fly back to Hong Kong by passengers from various airports in Japan, not limited to four designated airports.
The press release said that it is reported that from December 30, 2022 to the end of January 2023, Hong Kong Airlines was affected by nearly 250 flights from Hong Kong, and about 60,000 passengers were affected.Among them, about 4,000 tour passengers involved more than 150 tour groups.
The Hong Kong Transportation and Logistics Bureau has urged Hong Kong Airlines to provide the biggest support and assistance to the affected passengers, and properly arranged the affected passengers to return to Hong Kong by Japan.The Transport and Logistics Bureau knows that Hong Kong Airlines will provide the choice of changing air tickets or refund to the affected passengers, and will start arranging several flights on December 30th.Back to Hong Kong.
In terms of travel groups, travel agencies are actively coordinating with the airlines to arrange the opportunity position, and at the same time provide alternative arrangements to affected passengers, such as arranging other machine positions, adjusting the itinerary, transfer or refund.
The spokesman said: "The Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Immigration Department, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo, the Tourism Affairs Office, the Tourism Regulatory Bureau and the airline will keep close contact to grasp the latest situation,And will provide appropriate and feasible assistance to the need for Hong Kong residents in need. "
