Hong Kong is extending its relief package for the airport community for another two months to the end of May 2021.

In a statement, the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) said this is due to the "prolonged impact brought by the COVID-19 pandemic."

"The continuing waiver or reduction of various fees for the aviation industry from April to May 2021 include full waiver of parking charges for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees; reduction of passenger aircraft landing charges; fees reduction related to ramp handling, maintenance and airside vehicles; as well as rental reduction for terminal tenants covering lounges and offices," the Airport Authority announced. 

It added that fees waiver for terminal licencees including ancillary passenger services, commercial services counters and cross-border transport operators; and concessions on fees for aviation support services such as into-plane fuelling, aircraft maintenance and inflight catering services will also be extended for the same period. The rental relief for retail and catering tenants will also continue.

Moving forward, the Aiport Authority noted that it will closely monitor the operating environment and provide necessary assistance to the airport community during these challenging times.

"The relief measures will be adjusted from time to time depending on the air traffic and business recovery situation at HKIA," it added.

Last year the Hong Kong government earmarked HK$630 million (US$81.27 million) to support its aviation community that has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.