Category: Travel
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At the beginning of the month, both the SCMP and The Standard ran stories about Oasis Hong Kong Airlines not having received government approval to operate (see earlier post). The Standard was particularly alarmist, quoting a government spokesman as saying that it might take years. However, the company appeared to be optimistic, and it seems…
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Both the English language newspapers had stories about Oasis over the weekend. The Standard reported that Oasis does not yet have an operating licence, and could be forced to cancel flights if it doesn’t receive it soon (Budget carrier in race to win flights license): Oasis entered the limelight earlier this month when it began…
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I’m still trying to figure out Oasis Hong Kong Airlines. It’s clearly not a budget airline in the mould of Southwest, Ryanair & Easyjet, so what is it? They have now announced fares and schedules on their website. No big surprises – they have bought two planes from Singapore Airlines, and have maintained the 32″ legroom…
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The SCMP has picked up on the announcement by Hong Kong Oasis Airlines that I mentioned yesterday. They quote "industry sources" who appear to be sceptical, but who also seem to have missed the point: The fare, just 40 per cent of the cost of a comparable ticket with competitors, will cover an economy seat…
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Cheap flights direct to London? From The Guardian: Oasis Hong Kong Airlines yesterday announced plans to operate five direct Gatwick-Hong Kong flights a week from October, with tickets costing from £75 one way, plus taxes. Presumably this means that a small number of seats will be available at this price if you book far enough…
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Virgin will add a second flight between London and Hong Kong starting on 3 November. For the first 3 months it will operate three days a week, and then it will be daily from 2 February. The flight will leave Hong Kong at 1.20 a.m. (in the winter) and 12.40 a.m. (in the summer) and…
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Air New Zealand will be flying from Hong Kong to London starting in October, which provides another interesting option. Like Qantas, their flight leaves a bit too early in the morning (8.15) to be ideal, but competition has to be a good thing and they have more legroom in both economy and ‘premium economy’ than…
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I was wondering why Air France business class fares from Hong Kong to London are so low, and then I read Boris Johnson’s comments on a recent flight with this fine airline. Meanwhile Oasis Hong Kong Airlines have a leased a couple of 747s previously owned by Singapore Airlines but won’t start flying to London…
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It doesn’t seem that long ago that the choice of direct flights from Hong Kong to London was Virgin’s midnight flight, one of Cathay’s midnight flights or one of BA’s midnight flights, all of which arrived at Heathrow in the early morning (the following day). Now there’s a much wider choice. BA still have 3…
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When travelling, I always have this slight worry that I’ll end up at the wrong place. It seems that this risk is increased with Ryanair – the pilot on one of their flights got confused and landed at the wrong airport. It’s difficult for passengers to get on the wrong plane, but I suppose no-one…
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