Hong Kong Airlines to Launch Daily Service to Vancouver, Canada

HONG KONG, Jan. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Commencing on 30 June 2017, Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed full-service airline, will operate daily direct flight between Hong Kong and Vancouver by Airbus A330 aircraft. Canada is celebrating its 150^th anniversary in 2017, fly to Canada to join the nation-wide festivals with Hong Kong Airlines at HK$3,700* up.

Long accredited one of the world's most livable cities, Vancouver is a year-round destination for all kinds of travelers, a mix of natural charm and bustling city life. In winter, Grouse Mountain in north Vancouver or nearby Whistler is the ultimate paradise for skiers and snowboarders; in spring time get enchanted by the flower beds in the world's best park, Stanley Park; summer in Vancouver is the season of beaches and festivals and in fall, the city turns into a gigantic palette of yellow, orange and red colours.

Mr. Li Dianchun, Chief Commercial Officer of Hong Kong Airlines said, "This new route service is Hong Kong Airlines' debut in North America, we wish to attract as many visitors as possible to see the beautiful city of Vancouver, as well as encourage family reunions or business co-operation. The new route will also open up more opportunities for travelers worldwide to leverage our connectivity in Asia, hence bringing more diverse and convenient travel options for travelers from Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta region, Oceania and North America."

"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, President and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. "Every new airline that chooses to fly to Vancouver means more jobs for the local economy and creates new opportunities for British Columbians."

Ticket for the Vancouver is now open for sale with economy class round trip ticket starts from HKD$3,700* and business class ticket starts from HKD$16,130*. As a full-service airline, Hong Kong Airlines offers passengers the convenience of travelling with up to two 23kg checked baggage allowance (or two 32kg baggage for Business class) and free inflight meals. Please refer to www.hkairlines.com for ticketing details.

*Fares do not include fuel surcharges, taxes and other charges, and shall be subject to the terms and conditions.

The flight schedule for Vancouver route is as follows** (All Times Local):

** Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice. 

About Hong Kong Airlines

Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service airline firmly rooted in Hong Kong. It has grown remarkably in just ten years with a wide destination network covering 36 major cities across the Asia Pacific region, including Gold Coast, Auckland, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, Sapporo, Seoul, Bangkok, Bali and Okinawa. The Company has also signed codeshare agreements with 11 airlines and 69 interline partners. The current operating fleet is made up of 34 Airbus aircraft, consisting of 29 passenger aircraft and 5 freighters. With an average age of around 4 years, Hong Kong Airlines operates one of the youngest fleets in the world. Hong Kong Airlines has been awarded the internationally acclaimed four-star rating from Skytrax since 2011. It was also the winner for Asia's Leading Inflight Service in World Travel Awards 2015. 

For more information, please visit:

Official website: www.hkairlines.com 
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hong-kong-airlines 

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