Greater Bay Airlines vs HK Express: fleets and facts compared
Greater Bay Airlines (Hong Kong) and HK Express (Hong Kong) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Hong Kong International Airport as a hub or base.
- 8Greater Bay fleet, as of July 2026
- 42HK Express fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 1shared hub
- Hong Kong · Hub HKG · founded 2022Active
- Hong Kong · Hub HKG · founded 2005Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Shared hub, outlined above: HKG.
Data last updated: Greater Bay Airlines · HK Express
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Greater Bay Airlines fleet2 types
HK Express fleet4 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Greater Bay Airlines
Greater Bay Airlines' baggage page gives the following allowances. Sizes and weights only.
- Cabin baggage (all fares): one cabin bag of up to 7 kg and 115 cm in total dimensions, including handles and wheels, plus one small personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag or camera bag that fits under the seat in front. No size limit is given for the personal item.
- Checked baggage by fare: Premium GO and Flex GO two pieces, 40 kg in total; Value GO two pieces, 30 kg in total; GO GO one piece of 20 kg; GO GO Promo none included (can be bought).
- Checked bag size: up to 158 cm in total dimensions per bag. Bags of 158 to 203 cm are charged as oversized; bags over 32 kg or 203 cm are not accepted.
- Additional bags: at most one additional checked bag per passenger per flight.
- Infants: an infant with a seat gets the fare's allowance; an infant on a lap gets no allowance. A child restraint seat or stroller travels free as checked baggage.
From 28 March 2026, passengers may carry no more than two power banks, which cannot go in the overhead lockers. Source: Greater Bay Airlines "Baggage" page, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
HK Express
HK Express's carry-on and checked baggage pages, read on 24 October 2026, set the following. Sizes and weights only.
- Small personal item (all fares): one piece, maximum 40 x 25 x 20 cm, such as a handbag, backpack, laptop bag or camera bag that fits under the seat in front.
- Cabin bag: one piece, maximum 56 x 36 x 23 cm, stowed in the shared overhead locker. Included with Lite and Max fares; can be added to Ultra Lite and Essential fares.
- Carry-on weight: personal item and cabin bag together must not exceed 7 kg, on every fare. Purchases made airside count towards it.
- Checked baggage: Essential fares include one 20 kg bag and Max fares one 32 kg bag. Bags can be bought in 20 kg or 32 kg pieces, up to two per passenger before the airport.
- Maximum size per checked bag: 158 cm (length + width + height). Larger items must be repacked or carried as special baggage.
- Gate bags: any excess carry-on item checked at the gate must be within checked-baggage size and no more than 32 kg.
Approved cabin bags may still be checked in free of charge at the gate if overhead space runs out.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Greater Bay Airlines or HK Express?
HK Express has the larger published fleet. Greater Bay Airlines 8 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026); HK Express 42 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is Greater Bay Airlines cheaper than HK Express?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
HK Express was founded in 2005, Greater Bay Airlines in 2022.
Do Greater Bay Airlines and HK Express share a hub airport?
Yes: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.