Cathay Pacific and the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC), a business aviation hub at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), have announced the expansion of JetLink’s ‘wing-to-wing’ transfer service for passengers switching between Cathay’s First and Business Class services and private jet travel.

The service can reduce transfer time by up to one-third by streamlining customs and immigration procedures, cutting the process from 75 minutes down to approximately 45.

With the  JetLink transfer options, business executives flying from London to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific can transfer directly to a private jet bound for Shanghai or Beijing upon arrival, avoiding unnecessary delays.

Similarly, foreign investors arriving in Hong Kong from the Middle East can step directly from a private aircraft to Cathay Pacific’s First Class cabin and head for Beijing, Tokyo or Paris, ensuring efficiency and discretion at every stage.

Vivien Lau, chief executive of HKBAC, said: “JetLink demonstrates how business aviation can complement commercial travel. Our commitment to JetLink aims to reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a leading transit hub for business aviation while providing a personalised journey for our passengers. Leading executives of multinational corporations who have repeatedly used this service expressed satisfaction with their transit experiences in Hong Kong.”

Cathay Pacific’s general manager of airport service delivery, Cheuk Lo, added: “We are continuously exploring ways to further elevate the customer experience as part of our vision to become one of the world’s greatest service brands. We have seen increasing demand for a seamless, time-saving connection service among our premium customers.

“Through the ‘wing-to-wing’ transfer service offered by JetLink, our customers can experience the highest levels of service with Cathay Pacific and our partner HKBAC throughout their transit journey.”