Chinese Tycoon Takes On Cathay With New Airline in Hong Kong
- Greater Bay Airlines CEO says Covid levels the playing field
- Wong’s carrier plans 30 jets by 2026 servicing Asia hotspots
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A new airline with ties to Beijing is trying to muscle into Hong Kong, a patch long dominated by stalwart Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
Founded by property magnate Bill Wong, Greater Bay Airlines has ambitions to fly to 104 destinations in mainland China and North, South and Southeast Asia, including Bangkok and Phuket. Scheduled flights haven’t begun yet, with the carrier only receiving its air operator’s certificate at the beginning of the month and an air-transport license still to be procured.