Our Story
THE ONLY LOW-COST CARRIER IN HONG KONG
HK Express challenged convention by bringing Hong Kong its Low Cost Carrier (LCC). We minimise our cost without cutting corners to offer the best prices and operational efficiency around – whether you’re travelling for business or leisure. We encourage discovery by bringing people to destinations that few others serve while offering guests safe and flexible services.
HK Express is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cathay Pacific Group. Since our converting to an LCC in 2013, HK Express has been the new rising star offering convenient and reliable air travel to destinations around Asia.
7-STAR SAFETY RATING
Safety is paramount to HK Express, ensuring the safety of our customers and crew is a 24/7 job where no expense is spared. We have been awarded the “7-Star Safety Rating”, the highest ranking possible and recognised as one of the world’s top 10 safest low-cost airlines by airlineratings.com every year since 2015.
Accredited by the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), HK Express is committed to delivering operational safety to our customers and crew. The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) programme is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline.
HK Express is also a member of the Flight Safety Foundation. It is an international non-profit organisation whose sole purpose is to provide impartial, independent, expert safety guidance and resources for the aviation and aerospace industry.
OUR AWARDS
2020
| Event / Organisation | Awards & Honors |
|---|---|
| AirlineRatings.com | Top 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2020 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating |
| Airport Safety Recognition Scheme 2019/2020 | ‘Good Safety Suggestion’ Award |
| Airport Safety Recognition Scheme 2019/2020 | HKIA Safety Excellence Award – Merit |
| Airport Safety Recognition Scheme 2019/2020 | ‘Role Model Safety Behaviour’ Award |
| CTgoodjobs Best HR Awards 2020 | Best Family-friendly Employment Policy Award – Platinum |
| Marketing Magazine DigiZ Awards 2020 | Best Data Activation Award – Gold |
| The HKIHRM HR Excellence Awards 2019/2020 | Excellent Change Management Award |
2019
| Event / Organisation | Awards & Honors |
|---|---|
| AirlineRatings.com | Top 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2019 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating |
| Asia eCommerce Awards | Gold Award in e-Commerce Business of the Year |
| CTgoodjobs Best HR Awards 2019 | Gold Award in Best Employer Branding Award |
| HR Asia | HR Asia Best Companies to Work For 2019 |
2018
| Event / Organisation | Awards & Honors |
|---|---|
| AirlineRatings.com | Top 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2018 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating |
| Asia Recruitment Awards 2018 | Gold Award in Best Global Recruitment Strategy |
| HR Distinction Awards 2018 | Gold Award in Employer of the Year |
| HR Distinction Awards 2018 | Bronze Award in Excellence in Compensation and Benefits |
| HR Distinction Awards 2018 | Bronze Award in Excellence in HR Team of the Year |
2017
| Event / Organisation | Awards & Honors |
|---|---|
| AirlineRatings.com | Top 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2017 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating |
| Star of Sina Weibo | Tourism Marketing Award |
2016
| Event / Organisation | Awards & Honors |
|---|---|
| AirlineRatings.com | Top 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2016 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating |
| Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards | Top 3 Best Low-Cost Airlines |