Actually only the 3 Mxx franchise holders are allowed to operate pushback tugs on HKIA.So HKA cannot operate its new tug unless it gains a franchise as a MRO and I do not think the other franchise holders will agree to that,
A closed shop? A three-way Monopoly? Un - fkn - believable.
I wonder how that arose? Was it mere stupidity from the outset....or something -er- more lucrative?
Perhaps HKA should have asked the question first............
Yes, indeed. But maybe they did, and naiively thought it would be 'alright on the night' with HAECO?
Not enough reason to worry about or hold up building an airline?
I wonder what Jetstar will do about this?
HKIA is a franchise operated airport.Airlines can handle themselves as per ICAO agreements but any service such as pushback/towing/toilet/water servicing/specialised equipment can only come from the 3 franchisees(Haeco/Casl/Papas).
Its truly outrageous when you think about it. Third World BS.
So while HKA can do its own check in/flight handling/maintenance it must use one of the franchised companies for the other services.Welcome to Hkg/Hkia a open and competative city..........NOT.
You said it right.
Heh - Cathay no longer has a shareholding in HAECO, CASL is BA/CI/UA, and PAPAS is SQ/CA. So oddly enough, far from CX having it all sewn up, they don't have a stake in any of the providers.
Look at HAECO's own website.
It calls itself a 'Swire Group Company' right there.
Cathay is a Swire Company too - no?
You don't see any relationship? No parrallels of interest?
