Hong Kong Airlines to begin flying to US mainland with new Airbus A350s

Hong Kong Airlines will launch non-stop flights between Los Angeles and Hong Kong on Dec. 18 on Airbus A350 aircraft. The airline will begin with four round-trip flights a week before moving to daily service on Jan. 16. News of the LA route comes less than two months after Hong Kong Airlines began flying from Vancouver, its first North American destination. Beyond its new North American routes, Hong Kong Airlines -- founded in 2006 -- flies from its Hong Kong hub to more than 30 destinations across Asia, Australia and New Zealand. “Following the success of the Vancouver route, we are excited to launch our first route in the continental United States and further expand our international network,” said George Liu, Hong Kong Airlines’ chief marketing officer. “By strengthening the connection between North America and our Asia Pacific destinations, we can provide more options for American business, leisure, academic, and family travellers.”<br/>