Etihad Airways, on 15 June, commenced services to Hong Kong (HKG) from its Abu Dhabi (AUH) base. The daily service, which is actually flown by A330-200s from its partner airline Air Seychelles, will face no direct competition, however fellow MEB3 carriers, Emirates (thrice-daily) and Qatar Airways (daily), will no doubt be fighting for global transit and transfer passengers. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and CEO, said: “Demand for travel into and out of Greater China has never been stronger. The introduction of a daily frequency to Hong Kong, along with our popular services to Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai, will ensure that business and leisure travellers benefit from convenient timings and connections to suit their needs.” See how Hong Kong Airport’s FTWA compares to others from around the world.