Never been on an inaugural flight, but I believe CX had quite the hooplah 06 July 1998 when they flew Polar One, JFK-HKG nonstop, with the arrival in HK being the first one at Chek Lap Kok. Special certificates were given to passengers for being on the record breaking flight, and also for being the first arrival at CLK. IATA officials as well as other recording officials were on hand for the flight.
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