Cathay Pacific celebrates launch of new Moscow service enhancing the ties between Hong Kong and Russia , Russia – Hong Kong Business Association - Ассоциация делового сотрудничества «Россия-Гонконг»
Release Date: 2010-07-14
Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated the launch of its latest destination on July 13 with a new three-times-weekly service to Moscow. Flights to and from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) are operated on Airbus A340-300 equipped with innovative cabins.Speaking at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Domodedovo International Airport, Cathay Pacific’s Director Corporate Affairs, Quince Chong, said: “We believe the new service will bring closer business, tourism, culture and personal ties of friendship between Moscow and Hong Kong.”
As Ms. Chong told, the airline has been looking for opportunities to enter the Russian market for many years and regards the new service as a real milestone in its operations. “We have long recognised the huge potential associated with Russia. The new service underscores our long-term commitment to growing our already extensive network, offering quality services to our customers, and helping to boost the status of Hong Kong as Asia’s premier aviation hub,” she added.
Ms Chong and the crew on the first flight into DME were warmly welcomed upon their arrival with the Russian “Bread & Salt” tradition. This tradition is to welcome respected and valued guests and involves a loaf of bread being placed on an embroidered towel. A salt cellar is placed on top of the bread and presented by young women dressed in national dresses as a symbol of the host country’s hospitality.
Source: Cathay Pacific
| Type: | NORMAL |
| Company: | Russia – Hong Kong Business Association - Ассоциация делового сотрудничества «Россия-Гонконг» |
| Country: | 俄罗斯 |