"I'd like to extenda warm welcome to those travelling on this inaugural flight from Germany - this new route is an exciting development for Cardiff Airport and Wales, " said Economy Minister Edwina Hart.
"While we welcome the publication of draft clauses to extend the law to private property - which is a longstanding loophole leaving thousands of dog attack victims without recourse in law - there is still no timetable for the implementation of this change, " said CWU general secretary Billy Hayes.
The World Economic Forum had awelcome party on Tuesday night for new participants at the congress center, but that again did not extend to journalists.