Cathay Pacific has confirmed that it is in talks with Hong Kong Airport Authority in order to negotiate an extension on the discount airport fees that it is currently paying. With the 10% off normal prices deal set to run out this year, and only put in place temporarily due to the Global Financial Crisis, Cathay is of the opinion that this should extend to next year reports Hong Kong's The Standard. "The rebate applies to the end of December and we are now asking the Airport Authority to extend it into next year, which would be welcomed by all airlines using Hong Kong International Airport," said John Slosar, Cathay Pacific COO, to the publication. "Looking ahead, December bookings are marginally ahead of 2008 in economy class but remain flat in the front end," he adds.? "January and February are still looking slow but that may be because of the current trend for late booking." It's understood that Qantas has also asked the airport to extend its discount to next year as well. |
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