Hong Kong Airlines Launches New Daily Direct Flight Service to Osaka Kansai

HONG KONG, May 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Commencing on 15 July 2016, Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed full-service airline, will launch daily service between Hong Kong and Kansai Airport in Osaka, Japan. This new destination will further strengthen the airline's network in Asia-Pacific, and provide travellers who love this modern and traditional all-in-one city with more travel options.

Hong Kong Airlines will launch its new direct flight service to Kansai Airport, Osaka, Japan on 15 July 2016

Mr. Li Dianchun, Chief Commercial Officer of Hong Kong Airlines said, "We are delighted that Hong Kong Airlines is launching this Osaka Kansai service, offering even more choices to passengers travelling to Japan. As the second largest city of Japan, Osaka has long been one of the favorite destinations for Hong Kong people due to its proximity to popular sightseeing areas such as Kyoto, Nara, Kobe. Hong Kong Airlines will continue to grow our route network in Japan and Asia, and strengthening Hong Kong's position as one of the world's major aviation hubs."

Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service airline offering passengers the convenience of travelling with up to 20kg of checked baggage and meals on free-of-charge basis.

The flight schedule for Osaka Kansai route is as follows (All Times Local):

* Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice. 

Complemented by the existing twice-daily flights to Okinawa and Narita, Tokyo, daily flight to Okayama, five-time weekly service to Sapporo and Kagoshima, twice-weekly flights to Miyazaki, Hong Kong Airlines will operate a total of 54 weekly flights between Hong Kong and Japan starting from 15 July, further strengthening its route network.

About Hong Kong Airlines

Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service airline firmly rooted in Hong Kong with a wide destination network covering over 30 major cities across the Asia Pacific region, including Gold Coast, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, Sapporo, Bangkok, Bali and Okinawa. The current operating fleet is made up of 30 Airbus aircraft with an average age of around 3.5 years, consisting of 25 passenger aircraft and five freighters, being one of the youngest fleet in the world. Hong Kong Airlines has been awarded the internationally acclaimed 4-star rating from Skytrax since 2011. Adhering to the concept of "Fresh and Very Hong Kong", Hong Kong Airlines is committed to "Bringing Greater Journeys Sky High", and is dedicated to providing a pleasant and enjoyable journey to all passengers.

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