Jimmy Choo and Georgia May Jagger help British Airways celebrate launch of flights to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur – British Airways marked the launch of flights to Kuala Lumpur with a VIP gala event last 28 May 2015 attended by celebrity guests including world-famous UK-based Malaysian fashion designer Jimmy Choo and British supermodel Georgia May Jagger who looked stunning in Georgia looked stunning in an ‘Awake pink prom dress by harrods.com’.
The British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Vicki Treadell CMG MVO (left) posed with Datuk Jimmy Choo (middle) and Georgia May Jagger. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah / Getty Images for British Airways)
The reception was held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Kuala Lumpur and saw guests enjoy a traditional British afternoon tea spread by Harrods.
Jamie Cassidy, British Airways’ area general manager for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, was among senior airline executives who attended the event, alongside Tunku Naquiyuddin Tunku Ja’afar from the Negri Sembilan royal family, Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad from Malaysia airports amongst other prominent personalities.
Mr Cassidy said: “We are delighted to be back in Kuala Lumpur after 14 years to celebrate the latest chapter in British Airways’ extraordinary 95-year history. I have no doubt that our new service will be well received by holidaymakers and business travellers alike. Malaysia is a dynamic destination with so much to offer the world, from unique tourist experiences to exciting opportunities in trade and investment.”
The British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Vicki Treadell CMG MVO, added: “Today we are proud to celebrate another key milestone in UK-Malaysia relations. British Airways’ much-awaited return does more than just unite us through better connections. It is a symbol of the exciting times that lie ahead, as we can look forward to a greater exchange of ideas and cultures between two leading economies.”
British Airways’ inaugural flight to Malaysia touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport earlier in the day. The non-stop route is served by the long-range Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with a choice of four cabins – First and Club World business class featuring award-winning flat beds, World Traveller Plus premium economy and World Traveller economy class. British Airways is the only airline to offer premium economy seating between London and Kuala Lumpur.
Flights from Kuala Lumpur arrive at the state-of-the-art Terminal 5 at Heathrow, which is for the exclusive use of passengers of British Airways and Iberia. Terminal 5 was recently named by Skytrax as the World’s Best Airport Terminal for the fourth consecutive year.
Passengers arriving at Terminal 5 can take advantage of fast and convenient transfers to the largest choice of UK and European cities from London.
For more information on British Airways, visit ba.com
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