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Contributor: PR Newswire Asia (China)
Friday, October 16 2020 - 20:35
AsiaNet
Hong Kong Airlines to operate Embrace "Home" Kong flight
HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

Hong Kong Airlines will operate a special Embrace "Home" Kong sunset flight on 
24 October 2020. The Hong Kong to Hong Kong service for friends and supporters 
of the carrier aims to support local businesses affected by the pandemic while 
promoting the works of Hong Kong artists. 

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"As one of the city's home carriers, Hong Kong Airlines is proud to serve the 
people of Hong Kong and our overseas customers for close to 15 years. The 
current pandemic has had a prolonged effect on various business sectors in the 
community, especially those in the travel industry. 

"As Hong Kong Airlines continues to do our best to ride out this storm, we also 
want to encourage our business partners and others who are affected to remain 
hopeful, and to stay resilient during this challenging period," said Hong Kong 
Airlines Chairman, Mr Hou Wei. 

Flight HX852 will depart Hong Kong International Airport at 4:30pm, flying over 
the South China seas. Participants will experience sunset from the skies and 
enjoy aerial views of Hong Kong during the 90-minute flight.  


Hong Kong Airlines will operate the flight with an Airbus A320 aircraft. Some 
100 seats are now open for sale click here (https://www.hkaholidays.com/cs/).  
All-inclusive fare will be sold on a per-row basis, starting from HK$852 for 
one or two passengers and HK$1,188 for three passengers. Each passenger will 
receive HK$600 in cash vouchers as a token of appreciation, for purchasing Hong 
Kong Airlines air tickets or products from HKA Holidays for their next 
vacation. 

Tickets are also available for sale at EGL Tours, Hong Thai Travel Services, 
Sunflower Travel, Miramar Travel and Eternal East Tours. The airline hopes to 
encourage the public to visit the participating agents for ticket purchase and 
check out other services offered by the individual travel agency at the same 
time.

Hong Kong Airlines is collaborating with its long-time business partner, Gate 
Gourmet, to provide all customers with a snack box on the flight day. The 
renowned inflight caterer, having diversified its business to create 
restaurant-quality meals for fine dining at home, will gift each passenger with 
WRLD FLVRS, their new dine home product. 

Participants holding the special boarding pass for Flight HX852 will get to 
enjoy dining discount offered by The Galley by Café Proud Wings, an 
aviation-themed restaurant in Hong Kong. A lucky draw for all participants will 
also take place, with great prizes offered by generous sponsors, including 
staycations at top hotels in Hong Kong and restaurant vouchers. One lucky 
winner may even win a unique experience in Hong Kong Airlines' state-of-the-art 
flight simulator or an airfare and accommodation package for two in Bangkok. 

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Hong Kong Airlines has always been a strong advocate for Hong Kong art and 
culture. The carrier will be promoting the works of four local artists, 
including Lock Lai, founder of TinBot™ local toy company; Li Han Kong Kai Font 
creator Lee Kin Ming; tattoo artist Lily Cash and illustrator Jane Lee - 
through the sale of special travel memorabilia featuring their distinctive 
designs and styles. The take-home souvenir for each passenger will also include 
items featuring the artists' work.

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"I would like to take this opportunity to thank our business partners, friends 
and supporters for their encouragement. We are in business and our team is 
ready to welcome you back on our flights. Hong Kong Airlines will continue to 
put safety first in everything we do and deliver our best service to all 
customers," adds Mr Hou Wei. 

Source: Hong Kong Airlines

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