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‘Yum Cha’ on board VistaJet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hong Kong\/<\/strong>Singapore<\/strong>, <\/strong>January <\/strong>17<\/strong>, 2023<\/strong> \u2013 To celebrate Lunar New Year, the world\u2019s first and only global business aviation company VistaJet has partnered with its gastronomy partners, including Shangri-La Singapore and The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong to provide unique Lunar New Year Experiences, including tossing of the auspicious Lo Hei on board a private jet while cruising at 45,000 feet.<\/p>\n

Lo Hei, which in Cantonese means \u2018prosperity toss\u2019, is a popular custom during Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia involving the festive Chinese dish Yu Sheng. Shangri-La\u2019s Michelin-star Shang Palace has created special Lunar New Year menus for VistaJet flights from Singapore, selecting the freshest and finest ingredients used in Chinese cuisine, such as abalone, scallops, lobster, coral trout, and suckling pig.<\/p>\n

Shang Palace\u2019s executive chef Daniel Cheung says: \u201cA reunion feast during the Lunar New Year is never complete without Yu Sheng, which signifies good luck, prosperity and hope for the coming year.\u201d He says: \u201cIt is a symbolic dish, we have incorporated into the VistaJet menu, adding to the festive celebration for the \u2018Year of the Rabbit\u2019. It is interesting to inject an interactive dimension to VistaJet\u2019s in-flight dining experience with a Lo Hei,\u201d says Cheung, adding that \u201cit is our pleasure to be collaborating with VistaJet this festive season!\u201d<\/p>\n

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While VistaJet has partnered with Shangri-La Hotel for flights out of Singapore, it has partnered with The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong\u2019s Michelin-star restaurant Tin Lung Heen for flights out of the territory.<\/p>\n

For flights from Hong Kong, enjoy a traditional \u2018Yum Cha\u2019 (tea and dim sum), on the world\u2019s highest dining table served by restaurant partner Tin Lung Heen, at The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong. \u2018Yum Cha\u2019 on board a VistaJet flight from Hong Kong includes options such as the Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings with Scallops and Jinhua Ham; and Steamed Alaskan Crab Meat Dumplings Topped with Salmon Roe. Give the \u2018Yum Cha\u2019 a sweet ending with a Double-Boiled Superior Bird Nest Served with Coconut Milk, Almond Cream and Syrup.<\/p>\n

VistaJet\u2019s unique Lunar New Year gastronomy experiences are further enhanced by unparalleled onboard service. Its international Cabin Hosts are trained by the British Butler Institute and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLunar New Year is a very important period in many parts of Asia,\u201d says VistaJet Chief Commercial Officer, Ian Moore. \u201cMany are taking the opportunity to travel abroad for holidays. With the Chinese border now open, families can go back to China for reunions and corporations can send executives for business again. We are optimistic about the growth prospects for the region in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n

VistaJet has already experienced a large year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in Asia Pacific \u2014 its flight traffic across Asia-Pacific grew 65% year-on-year for the first nine months of 2022, driven partly by growth in Southeast Asia. In 2022\u2019s first three quarters, VistaJet posted a 376% year-on-year increase in Singapore flights, and compared to pre-pandemic 2019 figures this is up 40%. For the first three quarters of 2022, flight hours from Hong Kong have experienced 18% year-on-year growth and flight hours are up 20% compared to the first nine months in pre-pandemic 2019.<\/p>\n

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Vista, the parent company of VistaJet, is the world\u2019s largest on demand provider for private flying with a Member\u2019s fleet of more than 360 aircraft, including the largest fleet of Global 7500 aircraft, the world\u2019s longest-range business jet. VistaJet flies to over 1,900 airports in 187 countries, covering 96% of the world.<\/p>\n

Media Contacts: <\/strong><\/p>\n

VistaJet<\/p>\n

Amy Yang<\/p>\n

T: +852 2901 0502
\nE: amy.yang@vistajet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About <\/strong>VistaJet<\/strong><\/p>\n

VistaJet is the first and only global\u00a0business\u00a0aviation company. On its fleet of silver and red business jets, VistaJet has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2004, the company pioneered an innovative business model where customers have access to an entire fleet whilst paying only for the hours they fly, free of the responsibilities and asset risks linked to aircraft ownership. VistaJet\u2019s signature Program membership offers customers a bespoke subscription of flight hours on its fleet of mid and long-range jets, to fly them anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n

VistaJet is part of Vista<\/a> \u2014\u00a0the world\u2019s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.<\/p>\n

More VistaJet information and news at\u00a0vistajet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

VistaJet<\/em> Limited is a European air carrier that operates 9H registered aircraft under its Maltese Air Operator Certificate No. MT-17 and is incorporated in Malta under Company Number C 55231. <\/em>VistaJet<\/em> US Inc. is an Air Charter Broker that does not operate aircraft. <\/em>VistaJet<\/em> and its subsidiaries are not U.S. direct carriers. <\/em>VistaJet<\/em>-owned and U.S. registered aircraft are operated by properly licensed U.S. air carriers, including XOJET Aviation LLC.<\/em><\/p>\n

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