Interest in private jet flights to Hong Kong takes off after axing of hotel quarantine and return of mega events

Interest in chartering private planes to Hong Kong has increased in the run-up to its financial leaders summit this week, according to an operator, who says extra staff are ready to fly out any visiting bankers who test positive for Covid-19, but prices can top US$350,000.

Jolie Howard, CEO of Hong Kong-based jet charter service L’VOYAGE, said the industry had also benefited from the government’s move to axe its mandatory hotel quarantine policy last month ahead of a number of big, high-profile events, including the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit.