Virgin Australia has launched its inaugural flight from Sydney to Hong Kong, marking the airline’s second path to the colourful metropolis.
The flight was celebrated by Danni Minogue main a bunch of drummers and lion dancers via Sydney Worldwide Airport and can proceed with per week of Asian delicacies on provide within the Virgin Australia Sydney Home Lounge.
“Hong Kong is a crucial gateway to China, which is Australia’s most dear and largest inbound tourism market,” Virgin Australia Group chief govt officer and managing director John Borghetti mentioned.
The flight recognises Australia’s rising hyperlinks with China and prompts ease of journey between the 2 international locations.
“Final yr, we noticed Hong Kong guests enhance by 17 %, and this extra service can be nice information for all of the Aussies who like to journey, making the entire Asian area extra accessible,” Sydney Airport chief govt officer Geoff Culbert says,
By contributing competitors, worth and option to the market, Virgin seeks to open up new alternatives for Australian travellers.
The service will function day by day and ease entry to Hong Kong and an additional 17 locations inside China with Hong Kong Airways and Hainan Airways, or to London through Virgin Australia’s codeshare partnership with Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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