The world's first "no frills" long-haul airline has bought two 17-year-old jumbo jets.
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines plans to launch in late September with a maiden flight from Hong Kong to Gatwick and will offer single fares starting at £73 for passengers booking early.
The firm has invested £62,746,000 in two old Boeing 747-400s, which used to belong to Singapore Airlines.
The same aircraft would cost £276,083,060 if they were new.
The firm had previously planned to launch in December 2005 but its lease agreement on two former United Airlines jumbo jets fell through.
Monday, March 20, 2006
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