HK Express (formerly Hong Kong Express) is a low cost carrier based at Hong Kong International Airport. The carrier operates passenger services with a fleet of narrowbody equipment. The carrier changed from a full service to a low cost model effective 27-Oct-2013. On 27-Mar-2019, Cathay Pacific announced it entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of HK Express for HKD4.93 billion (USD628.1 million). HK Express became a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, effective 19-Jul-2019.