Americans can get free flights to Hong Kong. Here's everything you need to know.

The news regarding Hong Kong's plan to give away around 5000,000 free flights was a big hit, but people did not know how to go about it. Here comes the information you need to know.

So here it goes. Hong Kong is all set to give away 500,000 flight rides for free and Americans can also apply for the same. Only one airline is going to make all this possible. The airline is Cathey Pacific. The flights will begin on the 17th of May at 8 PM ET. All the travelers who wish to get roundtrip flights for free to Hong Kong must try booking through the website of the airlines, and in case luck is in your favor, you might be traveling without spending a penny (note that fees, surcharges, and taxes are excluded).

The purpose of this giveaway is said to be to increase tourism to Hing Kong in the year 2023. The giveaway details were presented on the 2nd of February this year, by John Lee Ka-Chiu, Hong Kong's leader. This was done as a part of the famous "Hello Hong Kong" campaign.

Want to get free tickets? Here's how

Enough of beating around the bush. The website of Hong Kong Airport permits travelers to choose their departure location. Then, they can enter a draw in order to get a round-trip ticket. The giveaway periods vary from place to place, and you can check your details below, depending on your domicile.

Europe

Let's talk about Europe, first. In case you are a traveler from Europe and UK, right now may be too late for you, as the giveaway has ended. Entrants had to register for their tickets on the website of Cathay Pacific and finish a quiz. The free tickets will be given to the ones who gave the correct answers to the questions. This will be done on a first come first serve basis.

On June 5, the winners of the tickets will be contacted and the details on how to redeem the prize will be shared. Save the date.

Asia

For Southeast Asian travelers, the giveaway is closed. However, if you are someone who belongs to Seoul, you can still apply till the end of June. People from Japan and Taiwan who wish to get free trips will be able to apply from the month of June to July.

A few tickets have already been given to travelers belonging to China. In case you belong to Hong Kong and wish to get a return trip, you can simply apply in the month of July.

North America

The application for tickets have begun on 17th of May, Travelers from Canada and USA who wish to travel for free can apply from Cathay Pacific. The giveaway for Canada commences at 6 PM PST/ R PM EST. For the United States, the giveaway starts at 5 PM PST/ 8 PM EST. The entry period will cease on 24th May.

New Zealand and Australia

For travelers from New Zealand and Australia, the giveaway will begin on the 29th of May.

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