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Hong Kong Airlines
Business Class - Excellent Choice
& Value for Money
By: Gina Hansen
I am writing on board flight HX80 from tinations. These include more than
Hong Kong to Vancouver after spend- 20 cities in China, as well as points
ing a mesmerizing 5 days in Hong in Myramar, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Kong as a guest of Hong Kong Airlines the Maldives, Taiwan, Thailand and
and the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Vietnam. The airline’s fleet consists of
The Business Class in-flight comfort, 20 Airbus A320-200, Airbus A330-200
meals and service exceeded all my ex- and Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a
pectations. I loved the flight attendants’ two-cabin (Business Class and Econ-
uniforms of red and purple and how omy Class) configuration. The airline
friendly and helpful they were in mak- also has codeshare agreements with
ing the journey pass so quickly. nine other airlines, including Air India
(AI), Etihad Airways (EY) and Shang-
Hong Kong Airlines has made ar- hai Airlines (FM).
rangements with leading restaurants
in Hong Kong and Vancouver to Hong Kong Airlines Lounge in Hong
provide specialty dishes for business Kong Airport was a very impressive
class passengers that were exception- and relaxing place with spectacular
al, unique and delicious. views onto the tarmac and the ac-
tive runway. Staff was welcoming and
With all the increased lift to Asia Hong very attentive to our every request.
Kong Airlines is now offering one of The lounge is very cozy and you can
the most affordable options and rates choose to stay in either a quiet and
to travel in the comfort of business relaxing area or a bright and more
class. Aircraft are all new, with all the busy area. There is a good variety of
latest in inflight entertainment and food options. The bar is self service
services. I highly recommend Hong and well stocked with a good wine se-
Kong Airlines on your next trip to lection. The lounge is a very pleasant 2017 World Airline Awards Ceremo-
Hong Kong. See you onboard. place to await your flight. There are ny, Hong Kong Airlines was again
no gate announcements but the staff awarded Skytrax 4-Star rating, be-
About Hong Kong Airlines makes a point to monitor the flights coming the only Hong Kong based
From its hub at Hong Kong Inter- for all passengers in the lounge. airline that made progress in rank-
national Airport (HKG), Hong Kong ing this year. The airline also won
Airlines (HX) operates scheduled pas- Quality service has been the prime second place in Skytrax “World’s
senger service to more than 30 des- focus of Hong Kong Airlines. At the Best Regional Airlines”.
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