Board of Airline Representatives of Hong Kong evidently wrote a letter dated September 16 to Hong Kong government asking a temporary relief from parking and landing fees. organization that represents more than 70 airlines, reportedly also asked waiver of rent along with or costs of operation. y collectively wrote to government about waiving certain fees because most of airlines are facing financial fallout. number of passengers has decreased drastically due to pro-democracy protests happening in Hong Kong. 

Re - Hong Kong Cleans Up Ahe Of Its 70th Anniversary On October 1

Drop in demand

Purportedly, BAR Chairman, Ronald Lam said that airlines have witnessed a fall of demands in double digits in month of August as compared to last year. Moreover, y are expecting situation to get worst in coming months. In order to combat drop of travelers, airlines evidently have alrey reduced or completely cut ir services to and from Hong Kong. Several routes have proven to be unprofitable due to decline in number of passengers. However, Airport Authority of Hong Kong and Hong Kong's Transport and Housing Bureau did t respond immediately. Cathay Pacific, an international airline faced a decrease of 11.3% in August during ongoing demonstrations. refore, in this winter season, Cathay would cut its capacity.

Re - Hong Kong Protesters Take Over Mall, Fold Origami Cranes

Passengers traffic and protests

Hong Kong was considered to be home of world's eighth airport with great passenger traffic in year, 2017. According to latest annual ranking by Airports Council International, passengers' numbers have fallen by 11.5%. protests usually took place in ro near Hong Kong airport earlier this month. demonstrators burned barrices and damd a train station as well. Most flights were eir cancelled or delayed. pro-democracy protesters are angered with decreasing automy and civil liberties in Hong Kong. y were promised freedom that was t practised in China under system of 'one country, two systems'. However, it is t case and demonstrations have often been confronted violently by security forces. 

Re - Hong Kong Protests: Riot Police Fires Tear Gas At Protesters

Re - Hong Kong Protesters Burn Flag, Police Fire Pepper Spray