{"id":7011,"date":"2020-03-09T14:16:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T18:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=7011"},"modified":"2024-07-11T06:38:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T10:38:03","slug":"hong-kong-ops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/hong-kong-ops\/","title":{"rendered":"Ops to Hong Kong are getting easier"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Following months of disruption in Hong Kong due to anti-government protests and then the coronavirus outbreak, the airport has decided to relax its “use-it-or-lose-it” rule for slots<\/strong> until the end of October 2020. This means airlines are allowed to keep their slots even if they don’t use them.<\/p>\r\n

The decision follows calls for a relaxation of the policy<\/a> to prevent carriers from flying empty planes<\/strong> between destinations to maintain the rights.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cGiven the latest development of Covid-19, and in line with the recommendation made by IATA, it has been decided that alleviation of slot usage requirement at Hong Kong International Airport will be effective for the whole of the Summer 2020 Season,\u201d a Civil Aviation Department spokeswoman said.<\/p>\r\n

This means the airlines (particularly Cathay Pacific!) will now be able to announce cuts to their schedules through to October this year. So, good news for them, but also good news for GA\/BA operators<\/strong>, as the overall reduction in traffic will mean that a lot more slots will now become available.<\/p>\r\n

Since Oct 2018, Hong Kong Airport has been providing\u00a0six slots to GA\/BA each night<\/a>\u00a0between 1600-2059z, which you can apply for up to\u00a014 days in advance online using the OCS system<\/a>. You can also use the system to request any unused or cancelled daytime slots up to 2 days in advance<\/strong>. Getting your own access to this system can be a pain \u2013 but your trip support provider or local handler should have access, and can obtain airport slots for you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So it appears that ops to Hong Kong are getting easier for GA\/BA – although it’s still challenging.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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To go here, you need all of the following to be confirmed in advance: landing permit<\/strong>, parking<\/strong>, ground handling<\/strong>, and slots<\/strong>. All of these need to be applied for individually. We recommend applying in this order. Here’s how to do it…<\/p>\r\n

Landing Permit<\/h4>\r\n

This can be done whenever, but should probably be done first.<\/p>\r\n

Apply here:<\/strong> www.cad.gov.hk\/english\/efiling_home.html<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Contact:<\/strong> Civil Aviation Department (CAD)
Email: asd@cad.gov.hk<\/a>, gcmtse@cad.gov.hk<\/a>
Phone: +852 2910-6648, -6629<\/p>\r\n

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Parking<\/h4>\r\n

Parking is confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, and can be applied for up to 30 days in advance. Ultimately, the earlier you apply the better. However, parking requests for 5 days or more can sometimes be rejected, and overnight parking is often denied during busy periods. If this happens, unfortunately the best strategy is still to just keep making new applications until you get accepted! Once your parking is approved, you\u2019ll receive a confirmation, and this must be given to your ground handler.<\/p>\r\n

Apply here:<\/strong> https:\/\/extranet.hongkongairport.com\/baps\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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Contact: <\/strong>Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKAA)
Email: bjetslot@hkairport.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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Ground Handling<\/h4>\r\n

There are plenty of agents and handlers at VHHH, but only one dedicated FBO for BA\/GA flights – HKBAC. Send them an email to confirm your ground handling in advance.<\/p>\r\n

Contact:<\/strong> Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) https:\/\/www.hkbac.com<\/a>
Email: hkbac@hkbac.com<\/a>
Phone: +852 2949 9000<\/p>\r\n

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Slots<\/h4>\r\n

Applications will only be considered 14 days prior to flight (unless you’re applying for a last-minute cancelled or unused slot). Authorities monitor the slot system for intentional misuse – which could lead to operators being banned from using the system altogether. Other violations include any cancellations of outbound flights less than 72 hours before departure, and delays on the day by more than 2 hours – although any off-slot operations outside a tolerance of +\/-20 minutes can still flag up for potential slot misuse.<\/p>\r\n

Apply here:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.hkgslot.gov.hk\/Online_Coordination.html<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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Contact:<\/strong> Hong Kong Schedule Coordination Office (HKSCO)
Email: hkgslot@cad.gov.hk<\/a>
Phone: +852 2910 6898<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Other things worth knowing:<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n