Started in October 2006, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines pioneers a fresh approach to flying. Its raison d?๊tre is simple: making frequent long-haul travel accessible to all. Oasis Hong Kong Airlines provides not only unbelievable fares but also the opportunity for passengers to customise their flight experience, in either business or economy classes. Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited launched with affordable daily direct long-haul flights between Hong Kong and London Gatwick. Now this innovative long-haul discount carrier has expanded its global footprint, with the launch of a new six times weekly direct service connecting Hong Kong with Vancouver, Canada.
Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada, and the third largest city in the country. Vancouver is home to one of the world's largest Chinese communities outside of Asia, and is a popular place of residence for many expatriate and retiree Hong Kong Chinese. Until now, many of these families were unable to travel to visit their relatives as often as they would like, due to the high costs of international air tickets. Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited is set to change that, bringing affordable long-haul travel to all and helping families meet up more often.
Booked online in advance, the cost of an Oasis Hong Kong economy ticket between Hong Kong and Vancouver can be significantly lower that that of competitor airlines? two-stop services, whilst the cost of a business class ticket can be comparable to the cost of an economy ticket on other airlines. That's good news for family members living thousands of miles apart, and also for the large Chinese business community in Vancouver that maintains strong ties with Hong Kong, Mainland China and the rest of Asia.
Raymond Lee, CEO of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited, is enthusiastic about the new route, and is very happy that it will allow expatriate families who were previously put off by high travel costs to visit their relatives more frequently. He has even ensured that special provisions are made for older family members. ?We have provided special fares for passengers over 55 years old to reduce their financial burden,? said Mr Lee. ?We hope to encourage those who only fly once a year to fly twice, even three times a year?. Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited also offers special rates to pastors and students.
In its first year of operations, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited has helped forge significant changes in the international travel market. Since the launch of its Hong Kong to London route last year, the market has expanded by 28 within the next year, and will collaborate with short-haul airlines in establishing flight packages from Hong Kong to many other destinations in Asia.
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited has flown over 500,000 passengers since it began operations in October 2006, and its Hong Kong to London route is currently operating at above 90% capacity. Future plans for Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited include increased frequencies to Vancouver, with the possibility of additional flights to Toronto. Other routes to Europe and North America are also being planned, to put long-haul travel within the reach of everyone and encourage more people to fly the world.
The highly anticipated route was the icing on the cake for Oasis Hong Kong Airlines as it celebrated 315 flights, 100,000 satisfied passengers and an expanded fleet at a special ceremony at The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong.
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines executives, Mr. Raymond Lee, Chairman, Mrs. Priscilla Lee, Executive Director and Mr. Stephen Miller, Chief Executive Officer toasted the occasion with Champagne amidst a shower of confetti.
?We're thrilled to celebrate this historic milestone and are looking forward to furthering our commitment to making long haul travel accessible to more people,? said Mr. Lee.
?We are grateful to our passengers for their ongoing support and will continue to enhance our service to ensure seamless and comfortable travel to London, Vancouver and additional destinations in the near future.?
Mount Up: Oasis is Canada Bound
The inaugural Hong Kong-Vancouver flight will take off from Hong Kong International Airport on June 28 and land at Canada's Vancouver International Airport, the gateway to the city. The 12-hour non-stop flights will then run six days a week between the two cities.
Economy fares on this route will be offered from as little as HK$3,980 round trip: and business fares from HK$18,000 round trip. The Oasis Hong Kong Airlines? price promise guarantees that 10 per cent of economy class seats on every flight will be available at HK$1,990 one-way for at least one year.
From 25 April to 15 May 2007, Oasis is also making an unbeatable ?buy one get one free? introductory offer on its business class service. This ?simply the best business class offer to Vancouver? invites passengers to purchase a businessOasis fare valued at HK$23,800* or above before 15 May 2007 to receive a free, transferable round trip ticket. The offer is good for travel until October 27, 2007.
Stephen Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines said, ?Vancouver is very appealing to Hong Kong people as both a business and leisure destination and there is a high demand for flights to Vancouver out of Hong Kong. We are pleased to be able to respond to consumer's needs by offering this super value service.?
From today, customers can make their bookings to Vancouver on Oasis through selected travel agents. Additional reservation channels, including online at oasishongkong.com and via the Oasis customer service hotline (+852 3628 0628) will be available from early May.
Oasis has purchased three additional Boeing 747-400s from ANA (All Nippon Airways) to service the Vancouver route, bringing the Airline's fleet to five aircraft: one step closer to its goal of 25 aircraft by 2010. The first aircraft will arrive on Wednesday, April 25, 2007.
The Airline has also hired 200 additional cockpit and cabin crew members, bringing its crew size to over 400.
The Hong Kong to Vancouver service now on offer by Oasis follows the launch of its successful Hong Kong to London route last year, which has seen more than 100,000 passengers embark on its flights since its inaugural journey on October 26.
Mr. Miller says the response from customers on those flights has been overwhelmingly positive.
?We've had tremendous feedback from our customers. The people of Hong Kong have really embraced us, for which we are grateful.
?The compliments we have received, especially from our business travellers, have given us the encouragement to now extend the same superior product and service experience to the much awaited Vancouver route.?
*Terms and conditions apply to the ?buy one seat and get one free offer?.
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines plans to fly to more leading aviation hubs in Europe and North America in the near future.
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