Out of fuel

Oasis Hong Kong Airlines received various accolades in the 18 months since it launched as a specialist in long-haul budget travel, but was brought down by rising fuel costs and landing fees

Feb 2005 Establishment of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines announced

Nov 2005 Receives permission from Air Transport Licensing Authority to fly to London, Cologne, Berlin, Milan, Oakland and Chicago

Sep 4, 2006 Launch ceremony held at IFC mall, Central

Oct 25, 2006 Inaugural flight to London scheduled, but Russia revokes flyover rights an hour before scheduled departure and the flight only takes off after 24-hour delay

Nov 2006 Second fleet enters service and Russia grants flyover rights

Mar 2007 Buys three extra planes for new Vancouver route