Hong Kong Airlines Resumes Vancouver Service Offering Twice-weekly direct flights from 18 January 2025

HONG KONG, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Airlines celebrated its 18th anniversary on 28 November and announced the resumption of direct flights to Vancouver, Canada commencing 18 January 2025. The twice-weekly services will provide additional travel options for passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Vancouver, and those connecting via Hong Kong.

Vancouver was Hong Kong Airlines' first North American destination, launched in June 2017 and has consistently proven a popular route. The airline is delighted to reinstate this service to demonstrate its commitment to returning to the international market and its strategic transformation from a regional to a global carrier, with a focus on expanding its global route network.

Hong Kong Airlines Chairman Mr Yan Bo said: "We are thrilled to welcome Vancouver back as Hong Kong Airlines' first North American destination. We aim to attract more travellers to experience Vancouver's beauty, facilitating family reunions and business collaborations. The route will further strengthen our Asian network and offer global passengers more diverse and convenient travel options, connecting Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, Oceania, and North America."

Following a successful restructuring last year, Hong Kong Airlines has been actively enhancing its services and expanding its operations. Through strategic planning, the airline has demonstrated a strong recovery capability by optimising its route network and adjusting its fleet structure, with service now covering over 30 destinations.

This year, the number of flights has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with an average passenger load factor of approximately 85%. The airline expects to reach its annual traffic target of carrying more than 5 million passengers by the end of 2024. Further fleet expansion will be implemented as required to enhance capacity. This diversified fleet will improve operational flexibility and coverage, enabling convenient access from Hong Kong to popular destinations across mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Hong Kong Airlines flight schedule* between Hong Kong and Vancouver is as follows (All times local): 

Route

Flight Number

Departure

Arrival

Frequency

HKG – YVR

HX080

22:10

18:10

Tue

23:50

19:50

Sat

YVR – HKG

HX081

01:50

07:00+1

Wed, Sun

* Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice

Ticket reservation is now available on the Hong Kong Airlines website.

For more details and sales, please visit www.hongkongairlines.com, or contact us via the Hong Kong Airlines Call Centre hotline (852) 3916 3666 (Hong Kong).

About Hong Kong Airlines

Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service airline firmly rooted in Hong Kong. The airline flies to 30 destinations across the Asia Pacific, and currently maintains interline and codeshares with multiple airline partners and ferry service providers. Hong Kong Airlines operates an all-Airbus fleet. It has been awarded the internationally acclaimed four-star rating from Skytrax since 2011. For more information, please visit hongkongairlines.com or our social media channels on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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Hong Kong Airlines Resumes Vancouver Service Offering Twice-weekly direct flights from 18 January 2025

FOSHAN, China, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 15, 2024, China's Ministry of Finance announced changes to the export tax rebate policy, affecting industries including aluminum manufacturing. Syharvest Aluminum, a leader in the aluminum extrusion sector, has announced measures to proactively adapt to these changes.

Eddie Tan, CEO of Syharvest Aluminum, noted, "Policy changes bring challenges, but also opportunities. With digital transformation and expertise in precision manufacturing, Syharvest is poised to deliver high-quality products while contributing to the industry's green transformation."

Starting December 1, 2024, the policy cancels export tax rebates for aluminum products and reduces rebates for specific refined oil, photovoltaic components, and non-metallic minerals from 13% to 9%. In response, Syharvest has implemented a comprehensive strategy.

In the short term, the company has leveraged the 14-day window between the policy announcement and its implementation to prioritize shipments for export clients. By operating around the clock and utilizing digital systems implemented since 2023, Syharvest has significantly increased its production capacity from 50 tons to 130 tons per day.

For long-term adaptation, Syharvest has invested over 30 million RMB in a digital transformation project with Schneider Electric, improving production efficiency and transparency. This includes smart production lines and advanced information management platforms.

The establishment of Syharvest Aluminum's subsidiary, Syharvest CNC Processing in 2023, represents a new phase in the group's development. The subsidiary aims to optimize the products structure by transitioning from construction aluminum profiles to industrial-grade aluminum and precision-finished products. Its portfolio now features aluminum heatsinks, industrial lighting profiles, automation industrial profiles, solar frames profiles, medical device aluminum parts, automotive components, and electronics devices parts. The company provides end-to-end solutions, including custom design, extrusion, and precision processing.

Syharvest prioritizes high-value-added orders and collaborates with clients across Europe, North America, Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The company also plans to participate in international trade fairs to expand its market share.

Committed to sustainability, Syharvest installed a 2 MW rooftop photovoltaic system in 2022, reducing CO2 emissions by 2,200 tons.

Syharvest Aluminum is confident that its strategic initiatives will mitigate the impact of the policy changes and drive growth and innovation.

About Syharvest Aluminum

Syharvest Aluminum specializes in custom aluminum alloy production and sales, serving industries such as construction, electronics, and automotive. Known for cutting-edge technology and high-quality solutions, Syharvest is a trusted industry partner.
For more information, visit: www.syharvest.com.

Contact: info@syharvest.com 

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Syharvest Aluminum Adapts to New Export Tax Rebate Policies with Strategic Innovations and Green Initiatives