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Oasis Hong Kong gains right to fly over Russia
Low fare long haul carrier Oasis Hong Kong Airlines is reducing flight times between London and Hong Kong after winning the right to overfly Russia
The airline was granted permission by the Federal Air Navigation Authority in Russia to fly in Russian airspace, reducing the flying time to 10 hours 50 minutes from Gatwick and to 12 hours 20 minutes on the return, depending on prevailing weather conditions.
Oasis, which has taken delivery of a second ex-Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-400, claims 73% average passenger load factors on the London route in November, exceeding its expectations.
The airline plans to launch flights from Hong Kong to Oakland, California, in the first half of 2007 followed by Cologne/Bonn, Milan, Berlin and Chicago.
The company is “actively seeking” to acquire up to five aircraft a year and expand its fleet to 25 aircraft by 2010.
CEO Stephen Miller said: “We are delighted we now have permission to fly over Russia. With a more direct flight path, we significantly shorten the flying time for our passengers and are committed to continuing our offering of accessible and affordable long haul travel for Hong Kong people and the many more visitors coming here.”
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