Hong Kong, March 27 -- Hong Kong has announced a fresh HK$1 billion (US$129 million) rescue package to soften the blow of the coronavirus pandemic on airlines, airport tenants and staff.
Announced on March 23, the measures are a government waiver for air traffic control charges as well as parking and air bridge fees for idle passenger aircraft.
Airlines will receive a 40% reduction in passenger aircraft landing charges and relief measures for ramp handling, maintenance and airside vehicle-related fees, Hong Kong International Airport said in a statement.
There will be a "full waiver of commercial service counter licence fees, in-terminal service licence fees and fees paid by cross-border transport operators will be provided for four mon...