Dragonair celebrated the launch of its new scheduled service to Bengaluru (Bangalore) in India, with a ceremony held at Bengaluru International Airport following the arrival of the first flight. 
 
The new destination is a milestone for Dragonair as it marks the first time for the airline to operate passenger flights to and from India. Dragonair is the only airline offering a scheduled nonstop service between Hong Kong and Bengaluru, with a daily service operated by an A330 aircraft.

Algernon Yau, Dragonair General Manager Ground Services and International Affairs said, "Dragonair has been looking at opportunities in the Indian market for many years, as we have long recognised the huge potential associated with this important, fast-growing country. We at Dragonair see strong potential for both business and leisure travel to and from the IT hub of Bengaluru. Our new service offers travellers from the south of India convenient access to Hong Kong with good connections to Dragonair's extensive network in Mainland China and the worldwide network of our sister airline Cathay Pacific."

On behalf of Dragonair, Mr Yau thanked all of those involved in helping to make the launch of the Bengaluru service a success. Mr Yau added, "We are committed to continuing to provide high-quality products and services to make us the airline of choice in all the markets we serve, including India."

To mark the service launch, passengers on the first flight to Bengaluru were handed a traditional Indian souvenir on arrival, while those departing for Hong Kong received a Chinese lucky charm. Officiating guests and operating crew on the first flights also received an Indian traditional scarf as souvenir courtesy of the Bengaluru International Airport Ltd.