Hong Kong is further extending its relief package for the airport community for another two months or until January next year after already earlier implementing multiple extensions to its support scheme for the aviation sector.

Prior to this latest announcement, the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) sought to extend the support until November this year.

In a statement, the Airport Authority said the new extension is due to the "prolonged impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry."

"Various fee waiver or concession policies supporting the industry will continue through January 2022, including full waiver of parking charges for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees; reduction of passenger aircraft landing charges; fee 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 wavier also include 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.

Besides, the rental relief for retail and catering tenants will continue.

The Hong Kong Airport Authority said most of the shops and restaurants in the terminal have suspended business and their rental is waived. The base rent is also waived for those that remain open to provide essential services.

"The relief measures will be adjusted to respond to the changing circumstances accordingly," it said.