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Airlines Oasis finds
success in first three months of service between
Vancouver and Hong Kong Vancouver, BC -
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, the first low-fare,
long-haul carrier to fly direct from Vancouver to
Hong Kong, today marks its first three months of
operating six non-stop flights a week. Mr. Raymond Lee,
Chairman of Oasis, spoke at the Vancouver Board of
Trade regarding the airlines successes to date and
the close connection between the two Pacific Rim
cities. "We are incredibly proud of our
achievements in the last three months, clearly
there is a demand for high quality service at an
affordable price for both Canadian and Chinese
travellers," said Mr. Lee. "We believe that
Oasis' business model has huge growth potential
around the world as a value-focussed, long-haul
carrier." Oasis' today
announced that up to August 31, 2007 they had an
average load factor of 89.6% and an on-time
performance of 86%. Both are indicators of
the high quality, reliable service that passengers
are experiencing on the new service. Vancouver to Hong
Kong is the second long-haul route offered by
Oasis, the first serves London Gatwick to Hong
Kong. The London route began operations on
October 26, 2006 and offers a daily service.
The growth of the airline has been a result of
their signature high level of service for an
affordable fare. Oasis has further treated
travellers with a variety of promotions including
discounted flights for over 55 passengers, free
flights for children, guaranteed weekday low fares
and more. Currently Oasis services
passengers with three 747-400 aircrafts, a fourth
is being delivered in Fall 2007, the fifth in
Spring 2008 and an additional five by the end of
2008. To date the
consumer response to Oasis has been strong with
travellers enjoying accessible fares and full
service on-board. Unlike other low fare
airlines Oasis' full service means
complimentary:- • 2 hot
meals; At the 2007 World
Low Cost Airline Congress awards, held in London
last week, Oasis took away not just one but two
prestigious awards &endash; Best New Service and
Best Business Class Carrier, amongst others beating
Canada's FlyZoom, US' MAXjet and UK's
SilverJet. About Oasis Hong Kong
Airlines Oasis Hong Kong
Airlines (www.oasishongkong.com) is pioneering a
fresh approach to provide passengers with
the best choice in full service, low fare,
long-haul travel. Launched in October 2006, Oasis
Hong Kong Airlines offers passengers dependably low
fares and high standards of comfort and
service. For more
information and bookings visit the
website
www.oasishongkong.com For more
information, please contact: Meaghan
Benmore P:
604-692-4228 C:
604-340-5025 Hill &
Knowlton meaghan.benmore@hillandknowlton.ca or Jill
Batie P:
604-692-4227 Hill &
Knowlton Jill
Batie Assistant
Consultant Hill and Knowlton
Canada Direct Line:
604-692-4227 Mobile/Cell:
778-227-8766 Fax:
604-684-6268 Suite 1150 - 1075
West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E
3C9 Canada http://www.hillandknowlton.com
OASIS HONG KONG AIRLINES FLYING HIGH OVER
VANCOUVER
• hot and soft drinks;
• blankets and pillows;
• airport lounge for businessOasis passengers;
and
• advance seat assignment for businessOasis
passengers
