The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today welcomed the Japanese authorities’ announcement on the relaxation of restrictions on Hong Kong passenger flights.

The statement was made following a video conference hosted by the Transport & Logistics Bureau with the Japanese authorities.

The bureau noted that from January 8, passenger flights from Hong Kong will be permitted to use other airports in Japan in addition to Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Kansai Airport, Chubu Airport, New Chitose Airport, Fukuoka Airport and Naha Airport.

The Japanese authorities will also permit airlines to resume adding certain flights from Hong Kong to airports in Japan.

However, as the extent of the increase in the frequency of passenger flights departing from Hong Kong is still being restricted, the Hong Kong SAR Government will continue to request Japan to rescind all restrictions targeting Hong Kong flights, with a view to reducing the impact on travellers.