What airline did the HK Olympic Team take?
Jul 30, 2012, 7:23 pm
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What airline did the HK Olympic Team take?
Being a medal contender has its perks. Just ask female rider Lee Wai-sze, who was upgraded to first class on her flight to London from Guangzhou.
Hong Kong coach Shen Jinkang revealed that Lee, a medal hope in the women's cycling track events and Hong Kong flag-bearer in the opening ceremony on Saturday, was bumped up to first class after the airline found out who she was.
"The airline knew Lee was a medal contender from Hong Kong and upgraded her to first class [from economy] so she would get better rest and enjoy a better flight," said the coach. "The responsibility of a flag-bearer is huge as it recognises one's achievements.
Hong Kong coach Shen Jinkang revealed that Lee, a medal hope in the women's cycling track events and Hong Kong flag-bearer in the opening ceremony on Saturday, was bumped up to first class after the airline found out who she was.
"The airline knew Lee was a medal contender from Hong Kong and upgraded her to first class [from economy] so she would get better rest and enjoy a better flight," said the coach. "The responsibility of a flag-bearer is huge as it recognises one's achievements.
Presumably she was training in China, but did our flag bearer not take our flag carrier?
Jul 30, 2012, 7:37 pm
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Well the choice is really simple - either CZ non-stop to LHR or KA/CX via HKG.
Jul 30, 2012, 7:42 pm
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Jul 30, 2012, 8:10 pm
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Not really belonging anywhere.. so I'll just close the thread.
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