Hong Kong Airlines has its eyes set on North America with an announcement it will start flying to Vancouver in 2017.
Beginning on June 30, HK Airlines will fly daily from Hong Kong to Vancouver on 283-seater Airbus A330-200 aircraft .
Flag carriers Air Canada and Cathay Pacific also operate the route.
"Hong Kong Airlines is a well-known, family-friendly airline based in a world class city, and we are thrilled to be able to offer the public even more options to travel between Vancouver and Hong Kong," said Craig Richmond, CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority.
"Every new airline that chooses to fly to YVR means more jobs for the local economy and creates new opportunities for British Columbians."
Hainan owned HK Airlines celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.
It is due to take delivery of its first next-generation Airbus A350 jets during 2017.
