(Hong Kong, March 19, 2007) Macau International Airport in association with Turbojet, Air Asia, Tiger Airways and Viva Macau launched the second travel excitement to Hong Kong following the success of the “Let the Excitement Begins in Macau” promotion last year and to announce the new Macau Express Link Check-in Service for bringing easiness to Hong Kong travelers flying Macau,

An announcement was made today (19 Mar) at Hong Kong Shun Tak Terminal in G02 where the Express Link Check-in Service located. Executive Director of Macau International Airport Company Limited, Ms Suning Liu and Deputy General Manager of Shun Tak – China Travel Ship Management Limited, Ms Anna Hong together kicked off the ceremony. Other guests from Macau Government Tourist Office, Macau SAR Aviation Authority, airlines guests, and related operators were also present at the press event. Full details of the service were unveiled at the event and media has been invited to run a trial on the service.

Ride a Ferry to Fly Off Asia

Macau International Airport newly introduced Macau Express Link Check in Service in March, with the objective to offer seamless service and convenience for those air travelers from Hong Kong. They can check-in themselves and luggage for their flights at special counters at Shun Tak Centre G02 in Hong Kong, freeing from going through the bustle of immigration or customs procedure. Upon arrival in Macau, travelers can simply hop on the “Express Link” bus to the departure lounge of Macau International Airport and fly off to their destinations.

The participating airlines – Air Asia (http://goholiday.airasia.com), Tiger Airways (http://www.tigerairways.com) and Viva Macau offered irresistible airfares and holiday packages, particularly to attract travelers looking for innovative travel. This promotion provides even more choices in destination, aside from the popular Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila Clark and Singapore, Macau International Airport extended its network further on to Kota Kinabalu, Jakarta and the diving lovers Maldives. Travel packages can be priced as low as HKD663.99 including 3 Days/2 Nights hotel accommodation and one round trip. Offers are comparatively more competitive. Booking period starts from 19 – 30 March for travel period from April to July. More details can be obtained directly on the airline websites as stated above.

In order to attract travelers to a personal trial of the convenience of Macau Express Link Check-in Service, Turbojet now offers 100 giveaways of buy one get one free ferry ticket (MAC-HKG) on a first come first serve basis. Any travelers flying Macau using the Express Link Service are entitled.

Great Price More Convenience
Moreover, when you fly to South East Asia via Macau, you can enjoy greater flexibility and enjoyment. Macau International Airport has one of the most comprehensive and convenient passenger and transit facilities. It is nearby the city centre and it takes just 15 minutes ride from the Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal. Travelers can enjoy a truly relaxing and hassle-free arrival.

Macau International Airport
Macau International Airport came into operation in 1995 and is Macau’s transit hub between the rest of the world and China. This 24-hour airport has 3,360m of runway fit for take-off and landing a Boeing 747-400. The airport has a highly efficient passenger service and cargo handling facilities, with an annual cargo handling capacity of over 165,000 metric tones and passenger throughput of 6 million. With the rapid growth of Macau as Asia’s new conference and entertainment centre, Macau International Airport is currently undertaking new agreements with other international airlines to satisfy the airport’s and Macau’s growing needs. With the region’s increasing airfreight traffic, Macau International Airport’s 24-hour operations will offer travel organizations and the airfreight industry flexibility and convenience as an alternative hub.

In year 2006, Macau International Airport handled a total of 4.97 million passengers, representing a 17.06% growth comparing with 2005. A total of 51,049 aircraft movements have been registered, representing a growth rate of 14% in comparison to 2005.

In order to develop its route network at a faster pace, Macau International Airport will continue to support traditional airlines to expand their markets as well as encourage more low cost airlines to fly to Macau. Continuing to enrich the existing “Express Link” Service through the establishment of check-in counters at Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, the service allows ultimate convenience for travelers.

Macau International Airport is currently serving 20 major cities in Asia and mainland China with over a thousand flights weekly. Air Asia flies to Bangkok three times daily and Kuala Lumpur twice daily and 7 weekly to Kota Kinabalu of Sabah while Tiger Airways operates twice daily flight to Singapore and 1 daily to Manila (Clark) in the Philippines. Viva Macau operates respectively 3 flights to Jakarta and 2 services to Male. Macau International Airport is currently expanding its routes network to South East Asia especially Japan and South Korea.

For media enquiries, please contact Marketing Department, Ms Patricia Au:

Email: aupatricia@macau-airport.com
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