Supermodel Georgia May Jagger, fashion designer Alice Temperley MBE, and singer Leona Lewis came together last night (October 24), to fly the flag for Britain, at the ‘Gig on a Wing’ event to celebrate British Airways’ new A380 superjumbo operating to Hong Kong.
Showcasing the best of British music, fashion, design and cuisine to an exclusive audience of local leaders in travel and entertainment, the event took place inside a hangar at Hong Kong International airport, with the A380 forming the centrepiece of the show.
Georgia May Jagger, daughter of Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger, took to the stage with chief executive Keith Williams to close the evening.
Supermodel Georgia May Jagger, fashion designer Alice Temperley MBE, and singer Leona Lewis came together last night (October 24), to fly the flag for Britain, at the ‘Gig on a Wing’ event to celebrate British Airways’ new A380 superjumbo operating to Hong Kong.
Showcasing the best of British music, fashion, design and cuisine to an exclusive audience of local leaders in travel and entertainment, the event took place inside a hangar at Hong Kong International airport, with the A380 forming the centrepiece of the show.
Georgia May Jagger, daughter of Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger, took to the stage with chief executive Keith Williams to close the evening.
Keith Williams 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 on the route, and to also be the first to fly it non-stop between Hong Kong and Europe.”
You can see more on the A380 inaugural to Hong Kong in this week’s Up to Date video on laptop and PC, or on iPad and iPhone.
British Airways’ ‘Gig on a Wing’ event launched with a glamorous fashion show by acclaimed British designer Alice Temperley MBE. This was followed by an exclusive live performance from multi-platinum selling artist and former X-Factor winner Leona Lewis.
The Langham Hong Kong provided guests with a very British affair, treating them to traditional treats that included mini pork pies, Sunday roast and fish and chips canapés, followed by a true taste of home 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 hotel, 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.
Keith Williams 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 on the route, and to also be the first to fly it non-stop between Hong Kong and Europe.”
You can see more on the A380 inaugural to Hong Kong in this week’s Up to Date video on laptop and PC, or on iPad and iPhone.
British Airways’ ‘Gig on a Wing’ event launched with a glamorous fashion show by acclaimed British designer Alice Temperley MBE. This was followed by an exclusive live performance from multi-platinum selling artist and former X-Factor winner Leona Lewis.
The Langham Hong Kong provided guests with a very British affair, treating them to traditional treats that included mini pork pies, Sunday roast and fish and chips canapés, followed by a true taste of home 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 hotel, 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.