The government of Hong Kong announced in early February (read more here) that they would launch a campaign with the city’s three airlines to distribute 700,000 free tickets to get visitors to return.
The campaign started in February (read more here), and it appears that Cathay Pacific slowly rolls it out country by country, and it will be available for flights ex-US on May 17, 2023.
You can access Cathay Pacific here.
What do you need to do to participate?
You must sign up for Cathay Pacific’s frequent flier program and await the invitation email on May 17, 2023.
Cathay’s Email:
Exclusive ticket offer: Launching May 17
28 April 2023
Get ready for take off! Keep an eye on your inbox on May 17th to receive a unique code to claim this limited-time offer. Ensure everyone you know is signed up to Cathay to have more opportunity to secure tickets. There is a limit of one ticket per transaction while supplies last. We look forward to welcome you to rediscover our beloved home city.
*Terms and conditions may apply. Limited quota applies on first-come- first served basis
Hong Kong Free Ticket Giveaway:
Hong Kong To Distribute 700,000 Free Airline Tickets March – August 2023
Conclusion
Hong Kong’s government essentially funds this campaign, and one goal must be to keep the city’s airlines afloat.
Usually, a large percentage of “free” tickets like this go unused because people don’t find the time off due to other expenses involved with traveling (hotels and spending money).
I assume that these free tickets are gone very fast on May 17, 2023, and I wonder how Cathay distributes the invitations to participate.