"I'd like to extend a 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 a welcome party on Tuesday night for new participants at the congress center, but that again did not extend to journalists.