Hong Kong Airlines sets its sights on sunny Singapore

Wednesday, 5 January 2011 00:01 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Hong Kong Airlines (HX) has announced its first passenger route to Singapore (Changi International Airport) as part of its ongoing expansion efforts throughout Asia.

The new daily service will start on 15 January, 2011, and will be served by brand new Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

Together in partnership with Abacus International — Asia’s leading provider of travel solutions and services — the carrier is excited about the launch. Since June this year, the Singapore route will mark the fourth route opened across the region, including Tokyo, Moscow and Shanghai.

“We are so pleased to partner with Abacus in the launch of our new service to Singapore, a growing tourist and business destination,” said Tina Tian, Deputy Director-Commercial, Hong Kong Airlines.

“They have played a pivotal role in helping with our ongoing expansion within Asia with their vast pool of both leisure and corporate agents, and with their expertise in both the Hong Kong and Singapore markets, we can continue our success with further growth and route additions.”

Hong Kong Airlines, which was established in 2006, has been growing aggressively over the last few months. As an official member of IATA, they operate scheduled flights to eight cities in China and six flights to other parts of Asia and Europe, including Indonesia (Denpasar), Japan (Tokyo), Singapore, Thailand (Bangkok), Vietnam (Hanoi), and Russia (Moscow).

“Hong Kong Airlines has made some impressive steps over the past year to solidify their status in the airline industry.” We at Abacus are proud to be part of it all, and pleased that we are able to help them grow and expand in this fiercely competitive environment,” said Ho Hoong Mau, Director, Airline Distribution Division, Abacus International.