The best of British music, fashion,
design and cuisine came together in Hong Kong for one night only, to celebrate
British Airways launching its brand new A380 on the Hong Kong to London
route. The exclusive event, billed as a
‘Gig on a Wing’ showcased the very best
of British, to
an audience that included Keith Williams, British
Airways’ Chief Executive
and special guests from Hong Kong’s aviation, travel,
business, entertainment and hospitality industry.
Held
inside Hong Kong
International Airport’s China Aircraft Services Limited Hangar, British
Airways’ state of the art A380 super-jumbo was the star of
the show and it
formed the centrepiece for the invitation only event.
Keith Williams, British Airways’ chief
executive, said: “Today marks another
milestone in our long and proud tradition of connecting Hong Kong and London –
two truly global hubs. For over three quarters of a century, this city has been
an important part of British Airways’ worldwide network, so we are extremely
delighted to be operating the state-of-the-art A380 onthe route, and to also be
the first to fly it non-stop between Hong Kong and Europe.”
British Airways’ ‘Gig on a Wing’ event launched with a
glamorous fashion show by acclaimed British designer Alice Temperley MBE. Fresh
from showing at last month’s London Fashion Week, Alice treated guests to her
Spring/Summer 2014 collection from the award winning Temperley London
collection.
Models descended the steps of the A380
aircraft onto British Airways’ specially created “runway” catwalk. Alice
Temperley who has designed dresses for
stars including Keira
Knightly, Rihanna, Beyonce and The Duchess of
Cambridge said: “I was thrilled to be asked by British Airways to
showcase my new Spring/Summer 2014 collection in Hong Kong and at such a
unique and glamorous event. The people
here really appreciate cutting edge design, fine tailoring and effortless
style, very similar to that of British Airways new A380”.
This
was followed by
an exclusive live performance
from multi-platinum selling artist and
former X-Factor winner Leona Lewis. Lewis performed tracks on
a specially created stage, flush with the A380’s 261-foot twin-engine
wing. Leona’s set
included a cover of Lenny
Kravitz’s “Fly Away”, her number
1 selling track
“Bleeding Love” and "Come Alive".
Speaking after her performance, Leona
Lewis said: “Performing on the wing of the British Airways A380 was an
incredible experience and one I will never forget. After
singing on top of
a double-decker bus at the 2008 Beijing
Olympics, I thought
that would be
a hard act to follow, but
tonight’s ‘Gig on a Wing’ event was very special and unique.”
The Langham Hong Kong provided guests with a very
British affair, treating them to savoury
treats that included mini pork pies, Sunday roast and fish and chips
canapés, followed by a true taste
of British with an afternoon tea
boasting a chocolate
London bus, a marshmallow Big Ben and an Alice Temperley inspired
vanilla shortbread. This was complemented by Flower Duet cocktails. Luxury five
star hotels, The Langham Hong Kong, is located in the heart of Kowloon. Rich in
tradition and refined over 140 years, The Langham Hotel combines the very best
of the old and the new.
Supermodel Georgia
May Jagger, daughter
of Rolling Stones legend Mick
Jagger took to the stage with Keith Williams to close the
evening with a special prize draw,
which consisted of two
British Airways Club World tickets
to London on
the new A380
and a stay at The Langham London.
Georgia May Jagger said: “I'm so happy British Airways invited me to
Hong Kong on their first A380 flight. The service, food and flat beds on the
long haul flights are second to none and I always arrive feeling well
rested. I love Hong Kong too and look
forward to returning and spending more time in this great city”.
British Airways operates two daily
non-stop flights between Hong Kong and London Heathrow. The A380 will serve
flight BA25 from London to Hong Kong, and BA26 from Hong Kong to London.
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