MTR CORPORATION(HK:00066) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-04-23 07:42Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong MTR Corporation has proposed a fare increase of 9.4% for the Airport Express, expected to be implemented by June 2025 [1][3]. Fare Adjustment Details - The current adult fare from Hong Kong Station to the airport is HKD 110, proposed to increase by HKD 10 to HKD 120 [3]. - The fare from Kowloon Station to the airport will rise from HKD 100 to HKD 105, while the fare from Tsing Yi Station will increase from HKD 65 to HKD 73 [3]. - For single journey tickets without Octopus, the fare from Hong Kong Station will increase from HKD 115 to HKD 130, from Kowloon Station from HKD 105 to HKD 115, and from Tsing Yi Station from HKD 70 to HKD 80 [3]. - The adult single journey fare from the airport to the exhibition center will increase by HKD 1 [3]. Context and Impact - The Airport Express has not adjusted its fares since 2017, and the service has faced losses due to reduced passenger numbers during the pandemic [3]. - Passenger volume has only recovered to about 70% of pre-pandemic levels, influenced by competition from other public transport and changes in business travel patterns [3].