Dragonair Celebrates Launch of New Service

Dragonair Celebrates Launch of New Service to Shanghai’s Hongqiao Airport

(Hong Kong, September 17, 2010)

Dragonair has launched new services to Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai.

The Hongqiao service is a daily flight from Hong Kong operated by an Airbus A330 aircraft . With 16 daily flights between Pudong and Hong Kong, Dragonair now offers passengers the widest selection of travel options between Hong Kong and Shanghai, strengthening its role as a major carrier between Mainland China and Hong Kong.

Dragonair started operating chartered flights to Shanghai in 1988, and moved its operation to Pudong International Airport in October 2002.

The service to Hongqiao International Airport will take passengers closer to the city centre with connections to an extensive transportation network, including direct links to the high-speed railway, mass public transport and highways.

The new service follows an agreement between the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the Hong Kong SAR Government in July to add Shanghai Hongqiao as a destination for scheduled air services between Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Speaking at the ceremony to mark the inaugural flight on Wednesday,(September 15), Dragonair’s CEO, James Tong said: “The launch of regular services between Hongqiao International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport marks an important milestone in the 25 years of Dragonair’s history and highlights the airline’s long-term commitment to linking Mainland China to Hong Kong.

“The new service further strengthens the trade and economic ties between the two cities. This will help to ensure Hong Kong retains its position as the major gateway to Mainland China, bringing greater convenience to travellers especially business travellers.”

Dragonair, an affiliate member of oneworld, is a Hong Kong-based airline operating a fleet of 31 passenger aircraft and serving 29 regional destinations, including 17 cities in Mainland China. Dragonair has been recognised for its product and service quality, and was voted “World's Best Regional Airline” in the annual World Airline Survey run by Skytrax in 2010. Dragonair is part of the Cathay Pacific Group, providing seamless connectivity for passengers to more than 110 cities around the globe.

ENDS

© Scoop Media