Where exactly does HK Express sit in today’s aviation landscape — low-cost, full-service, or somewhere in between?
Often described as a low-cost carrier, HK Express actually occupies an interesting middle ground — offering a comfortable onboard experience, friendly service, and a smooth journey, but with a few policies that feel more restrictive than you might expect. In this video, I take you through the full experience, from boarding to landing, and explore whether HK Express leans closer to low-cost or full-service flying.
It’s a solid, comfortable flight that I’d happily recommend — with one important caveat: depending on your travel dates, it’s always worth checking fares against full-service airlines, as the price difference can sometimes be surprisingly small.
Route: Taipei (TPE) to Hong Kong (HKG)
Aircraft: Airbus A321-200 (B-LEK)
Cabin: Economy
Flight Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes
Cost: £134.82 (one-way cash ticket)
Watch here (and thanks as always):
Often described as a low-cost carrier, HK Express actually occupies an interesting middle ground — offering a comfortable onboard experience, friendly service, and a smooth journey, but with a few policies that feel more restrictive than you might expect. In this video, I take you through the full experience, from boarding to landing, and explore whether HK Express leans closer to low-cost or full-service flying.
It’s a solid, comfortable flight that I’d happily recommend — with one important caveat: depending on your travel dates, it’s always worth checking fares against full-service airlines, as the price difference can sometimes be surprisingly small.
Route: Taipei (TPE) to Hong Kong (HKG) Aircraft: Airbus A321-200 (B-LEK) Cabin: Economy Flight Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes Cost: £134.82 (one-way cash ticket)Watch here (and thanks as always):
