Baggage
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Greater Bay Airlines Baggage rules
Greater Bay Airlines Flights, Routes & Travel Guide
Explore the latest GBA (HB) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026IATA: HBFounded 2020HQ: 12/F, One Citygate, 20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau, Hong Kong
About Greater Bay Airlines
Explore the latest GBA (HB) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Greater Bay Airlines, also simply known as GBA, is a new low cost carrier based in Hong Kong. It started operations in July 2022 with a flight to Bangkok, Thailand. GBA operates a fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured in a high density single class 189 seat layout. As of January 2023, Greater Bay Airlines served 4 international destinations: Tokyo, Narita; Seoul, Incheon; Taipei, Taiwan and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
Airline codeHB
Main hubHKG
Alliance-
Destinations26
Countries12
Fleet8
Popular Greater Bay Airlines routes
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HKG to MLE | Hong Kong to Malé | 6h 43m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| HKG to CTS | Hong Kong to Sapporo | 4h 50m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| HKG to DNH | Hong Kong to Dunhuang | 4h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| HKG to SUB | Hong Kong to Surabaya | 4h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| HKG to NRT | Hong Kong to Narita | 4h 30m | 0 | NONSTOP |
Greater Bay Airlines hubs and focus cities
Route map
Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience
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Cabin comparison
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 9 | 71-74 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| Premium economyBoeing 737 MAX 9 | 102 cm | 52 cm | 15 cm |
Greater Bay Airlines baggage allowance
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.Travel policies
Pets
We do not accept pets for carriage, whether in the cabin or as check-in baggage. A guide or assistance dog may travel for free under certain conditions
Flying with pets on Greater Bay AirlinesInfants
We welcome infants to travel on Greater Bay Airlines after 7 days from birth. Please note: An infant must be less than 2 years old for the entirety of the booked itinerary
Greater Bay Airlines Infants policyCheck in rules
GBA, Greater Bay Airlines web for manage your booking including check-in
Greater Bay Airlines Check-in rulesUnaccompanied minors
Young passengers from 12 to 18 years old may travel alone without an accompanying adult
Unaccompanied minors in Greater Bay AirlinesOn-time performance
90.5%On-time arrivals
10.6 minAverage delay
99.03%Completion rate
0.97%Cancellation rate
Greater Bay Airlines FAQs
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Greater Bay Airlines.
When is Greater Bay Airlines online check-in available?
From 24 hours until 90 minutes before departure.
Can wheelchair passengers check in online with Greater Bay Airlines?
Airport counter check-in is required.
Can Greater Bay Airlines tour groups check in online and choose seats?
No online check-in is available; the airline assigns seats.
When must I reach Greater Bay Airlines bag drop?
At least 20 minutes before counter closure, using the departure airport’s counter hours.
How can I cancel Greater Bay Airlines check-in?
Use Manage Booking.
How do I obtain a Greater Bay Airlines pass after online check-in?
Print it yourself or collect it at the airport counter.
How can I change a prepaid Greater Bay Airlines seat after check-in?
Handle it at the airport.
When must I preorder a Greater Bay Airlines meal?
At least 48 hours before departure.
When must I prebuy Greater Bay Airlines baggage?
At least four hours before departure.
How can I add a seat or baggage after Greater Bay Airlines check-in?
Cancel online check-in, buy and pay for the service, then check in again.