The British Airways has launched its brand new A380 on the Hong Kong to London route in
an exclusive event tagged as ‘Gig on a wing’, DigitalSENSE
Business News reports.
The event brought
together the best of British music,
fashion, design and cuisine and audience that included British Airways’ Chief
Executive, Keith Williams and special guests from Hong Kong’s aviation,
travel, business, entertainment and hospitality industry.
British Airways’ Chief Executive, Keith Williams, said “Today marks another milestone in our long and proud tradition of connecting Hong Kong and London – two truly global hubs. For over three quarters of a century, this city has been an important part of British Airways’ worldwide network, so we are extremely delighted to be operating the state-of-the-art A380 on the route, and to also be the first to fly it non-stop between Hong Kong and Europe.”
British Airways’ Chief Executive, Keith Williams, said “Today marks another milestone in our long and proud tradition of connecting Hong Kong and London – two truly global hubs. For over three quarters of a century, this city has been an important part of British Airways’ worldwide network, so we are extremely delighted to be operating the state-of-the-art A380 on the route, and to also be the first to fly it non-stop between Hong Kong and Europe.”
DigitalSENSE Business News learnt that the event was launched
with a glamous fashion show by acclaimed British designer Alice Temperley MBE
as Models descended the steps of the A380 aircraft onto British Airways’
specially created “runway” catwalk.
Speaking
after her performance, Leona Lewis said “Performing on the wing of the British
Airways A380 was an incredible
experience and one I will never forget. After singing on
top of a double-decker bus at the 2008 Beijing Olympics,
I thought that would be a hard act to
follow, but tonight’s ‘Gig on a Wing’ event was very special and unique.”
Supermodel
Georgia May Jagger, daughter of Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger said “I'm so
happy British Airways invited me to Hong Kong on their first A380 flight. The
service, food and flat beds on the long haul flights are second to none and I
always arrive, feeling well rested. I love Hong Kong too and look forward
to returning and spending more time in this great city”.
Held
inside Hong Kong International Airport’s
China Aircraft Services Limited Hangar, British Airways’ state of the art
A380 super-jumbo was the star of the show and it
formed the centrepiece for the invitation only event.
British
Airways operates two daily non-stop flights between Hong Kong and London
Heathrow. The A380 will serve flight BA25 from London to Hong Kong, and BA26
from Hong Kong to London.
Anthony
Nwakaegho/GEE
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