Dragonair today announced it will reschedule the launch of its new service to Bengaluru (Bangalore) in India to July 1. The decision was made after taking into consideration such factors as the availability of local facilities and the amount of time needed to prepare for operations after the opening of the new Bengaluru International Airport.

The new daily service to Bengaluru, operated by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, marks the first time for Dragonair to operate passenger flights to India. The service will provide new opportunities for people travelling between Hong Kong and the technology capital of India, located in the south of the country.

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About Dragonair:

Dragonair, an affiliate member of oneworld®, is a Hong Kong-based international airline, and a member of the Cathay Pacific Group. Established in 1985, the airline now operates a fleet of 15 A330-300s, six A321s and 10 A320s, in addition to four Boeing 747-200/-300 freighters and four 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters. The airline's passenger service and freighter network covers 34 destinations across the Asia-Pacific region, including 21 in Mainland China.

Dragonair operates about 400 flights a week to the Mainland, offering quality services to passengers around the region. The airline's expertise has been recognised in its winning the Best Airline - China category for six consecutive years in the respected Skytrax passenger survey.

Dragonair aims to ensure that its passengers' in-flight experience is as enjoyable and as comfortable as possible. The influence of traditional Asian hospitality is felt on each Dragonair flight through the personal service and attention to detail provided by dedicated and professional cabin staff. The airline is committed to continuous improvements in service to provide its passengers with an even more pleasurable and comfortable flying experience.

Dragonair's all-cargo operations were launched in the summer of 2000. We currently operate scheduled freighter services between Japan, the China Mainland and Taiwan from our hub of Hong Kong.