KATHMANDU TO BECOME NEWEST ADDITION TO DRAGONAIR NETWORK

Exciting Range of Quality Packages Available

Kathmandu will become the 27th destination in Dragonair’s Asia network when flights to the fabled Himalayan capital of Nepal commence on October 29.

“Kathmandu is a fabulous destination, offering history, culture and stunning scenery and we’re pleased to be able to provide non-stop services from Hong Kong,” said Dragonair Chief Executive Officer Stanley Hui.

He added that the destination was expected to be popular with adventure travellers and those looking for a holiday with a difference.

In tandem with the start of the flights Dragonair is launching a range of all-inclusive quality packages through Dragonair Holidays. These range in duration from 4 days/3 nights to 8 days/7 nights.

Among the highlights of the packages and optional tours are jungle safaris at Chitwan, white-water rafting on the Trishuli River, hiking to the rim of the Kathmandu Valley, and trekking through forests of Rhododendron on a trail that takes in views of Mount Everest.

“The Dragonair Holiday packages allow travellers to tailor the trip to their personal requirements and provide excellent value for money,” said Mr. Hui.

The route will be served by an Airbus A320, with flights departing Hong Kong every Thursday and Sunday. The full schedule is:

Flight no. Days From To Departure Arrival

KA100 Thu/Sun Hong Kong Kathmandu 18:55 22:25

KA101 Thu/Sun Kathmandu Hong Kong 23:25 05:40+1

The Kathmandu service will be added to Dragonair’s winter schedule, with flights continuing until 22 March, 2001.

Dragonair is a Hong Kong based airline, operating a fleet of five A330-300s, three A321s and six A320s in addition to the wet-leased Boeing 747-200 freighter from Atlas Air Inc. It has announced plans to double its fleet by the end of 2005. The airline’s passenger network covers 26 destinations across the Asia-Pacific region, including 17 in mainland China. The freighter operates to Dubai, Manchester, Amsterdam and a once-weekly service to Shanghai.