Cambodian President Airlines resumes flights to HKIA

(HONG KONG, 9 January 2004) - The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today welcomed President Airlines' resumption of direct service to Hong Kong from Phom Penh, the Cambodian capital.

The first flight landed at Hong Kong International Airport at 1325 hours local time. The airline first launched its service to Hong Kong last March, later suspended due to the outbreak of SARS.

Three weekly services, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, are operated with B737-200 jets. Flight TO873 will depart Phom Penh at 0945 hours and arrive Hong Kong at 1325 hours while the return flight, TO 874 will depart Hong Kong at 1440 hours and arrive Phom Penh at 1620 hours.

AA Commercial Director Mr Hans Bakker said, "We are pleased to have President Airlines back on our network. The resumption of this service will offer additional frequencies, providing airport users with more options on connections."

President Airlines was established in 1997, initially operating domestic routes and expanding since 2002 to destinations including Taipei, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

"Hong Kong is a major international destination that cannot be missed in an airline's route map. By resuming this service we hope to bring more visitors to our country that is so rich in cultural and historical attractions," said President Airline Managing Director Mr Holik Tandijono.