{
    "title": "Cathay Dragon boosts Mainland China network with new service to Nanning",
    "modified_at": "2018-01-10 17:43:16",
    "published_at": "2017-11-01 08:00:00",
    "url": "https://news.cathaypacific.com/cathay-dragon-boosts-mainland-china-network-with-new-service-to-nanning-140657",
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    "body": "<p><b>Airline to serve the capital of Guangxi from January with a four-times-weekly service from Hong Kong\u00a0</b></p><p>Cathay Dragon announced today that it will commence a new four-times-weekly service between Hong Kong and Nanning in Guangxi beginning 8 January 2018, further strengthening the airline\u2019s network in mainland China.</p><p>Known as the \u201cGreen City\u201d on account of the abundance of lush tropical greenery that is a hallmark of this regional capital of over seven million people, Nanning is an important economic hub and China\u2019s gateway to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The city hosts the annual China-ASEAN Expo.</p><p>The new service will be operated by the airline's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft in a two-class configuration.</p><p>In addition to connecting passengers from around the world into culturally diverse Nanning, the latest destination launch will offer passengers from southern China more options when connecting to Cathay Dragon\u2019s extensive regional network or the international network of Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong.</p><p>Cathay Dragon Chief Executive Officer Algernon Yau said: \u201cWe are very pleased to add Nanning to our growing mainland China network. The city is becoming an increasingly important business and tourism destination and we are excited to provide our customers with a wider choice of travel options and convenience.</p><p>\u201cThe launch of the new route also demonstrates our ongoing commitment to boosting Hong Kong\u2019s position as Asia\u2019s largest international aviation hub.\u201d</p><p>The flight schedule for the Hong Kong \u2013 Nanning (NNG) service from 8 January 2018 is as follows:</p><table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Flight no</b></p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p><b>From</b></p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p><b>To</b></p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Departure/Arrival</b></p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Days of operation</b></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>KA 714</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>HKG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>NNG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>1540/1740</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>Mon, Fri, Sat</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>KA 714</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>HKG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>NNG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>1610/1810</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>Wed</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>KA 713</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>NNG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>HKG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>1940/2110</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>Mon</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>KA 713</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>NNG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>HKG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>2030/2205</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>Wed, Sat</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>KA 713</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>NNG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>HKG</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>2030/2200</p>\n</td>\n<td>\n<p>Fri</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>",
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