Hong Kong plans to give away 500,000 free flights and here's how you can get one
Hong Kong is planning to give away half a million free airline tickets and you can get a chance at nabbing some.
The move from the region’s government is part of its “Hello Hong Kong” campaign, which aims to boost tourism and lure visitors back to the city after two years of strict COVID quarantines.
So if you’ve got the 2023 travel bug, but aren’t sure where to go first, this bustling city might be it, and plane tickets could be on the house.
Here’s how you can win a free flight to Hong Kong.
The giveaway
You can enter your name to win a free ride to the city on the Hong Kong International Airport’s World of Winners site and on the participating airlines’ sites.
Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Hong Kong Airlines are the three air services involved in the contest.
#HelloHongKong#HKAirlines is delighted to be a part of the “World of Winners” tickets #giveaway #campaign! We will roll out free roundtrip tickets, offering opportunities for the visitors to discover the glamour of HK. Please stay tuned for more updates. @discoverhk pic.twitter.com/4mMuYdFsiv
— Hong Kong Airlines (@hkairlines) February 3, 2023
Tickets will be rolled out in three phases by these airlines:
- Starting March 1: Travellers from across Southeast Asia
- Starting April 1: People living in mainland China
- Starting May 1: Travellers from around the world
Hong Kong International Airport advises those interested to return to the World of Winners site or to one of the participating airlines’ sites on one of those dates to enter.
You can win a flight through different types of activities including a lucky draw, first-come-first-serve, or a buy-one-or-more-get-one-free deal, depending on the airline.
If you are a Canadian planning to enter this giveaway, just be aware that the federal government has extended its mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from China.
The policy applies to all air passengers who are two years of age and older on flights originating from Mainland China, as well as Hong Kong and Macao.
With files from Kenneth Chan.
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