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 Shenzhen Airport is the first airport in China to realize the combination of sea, land and air transportation. As a important component of three-dimensional traffic network of sea, land and air, the airport quay plays an important role in the business development process. With the continuous development of economic and trade exchange between Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau and non-governmental communication, a large number of Hong Kong and Macao passengers and foreign passengers go to Shenzhen Airport via airport quay for boarding domestic flight, while a large number of mainland passengers go to Hong Kong and Macao via airport quay after arriving Shenzhen Airport. The international passenger throughput of airport quay was over one million in 2004. It has become an important channel in west Shenzhen. The "Air-sea joint transportation" has harvested in both social and economic benefits greatly.
In June 2005, the Airport Harbor Company capitalized the market opportunities of opening up individual Hong Kong and Macao tour and took advantage of Airlines sales networks and channels to actively develop the tied selling of "air ticket plus ship ticket ". Meanwhile, the “Free Travel for Hong Kong and Macao” air-sea express service project has been launched. It is a seamless transition product launched by Airport Harbor Company and the Airlines for going to Hong Kong and Macao. Those passengers departure from destination for Hong Kong and Macao can buy flight tickets and preferential ship tickets at the same time to enjoy one-stop services. After the passengers arriving at Shenzhen Airport, luxury buses will provide free shuttle service for passengers to achieve a seamless connection between aircraft and ship, and the checked baggage of passengers will be transported to Hong Kong or Macao quay undamaged.
The characteristic service “Free Travel for Hong Kong and Macao” air-sea express has provided convenience and benefits for mainland tourists. While it was first launched in Nanjing Hangzhou, Fuzhou and Chongqing, the market has responded enthusiastically. It has been learned that in July 2005, the seat rate of airline "Air-sea Express" increased more than 30% when compared with that of June. In particular, each "Air-sea Express" from Wuxi, Nanjing, Chongqing and Shenzhen flights to the "Airport Express" was full. Along with the enhancement of promotion strength for air-sea express and the constant improvement of service, process, the project will further enhance the nationwide recognition and reputation of Shenzhen Airport and airport quay. To play a greater role in “Facilitate the general public and to build a harmonious society". |