MIAT Mongolian Airlines launched a direct flight between Hong Kong and Mongolia on Thursday.
The airline will initially concentrate on its passenger service in Hong Kong, operating two flights per week on a Boeing 737-800 jet with a seat capacity of 162 passengers per flight, sources with company said.
In the short term, the airline is planning to launch cargo services into and out of Hong Kong to serve regional and international market needs.
General Manager of MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Namsraijav Enkhsaikhan said, "With its strategic position, Hong Kong is the right place for us to expand regionally, as we consider it as a main gateway to the Pearl River Delta, southeast Asia and the Pacific region."
"The unique advantage of Hong Kong is its international connectivity. To enhance our service and to meet our customers' needs, we will extend our route network through further interline and special prorate agreements, as well as code share agreements, with key players in the region. With a further increase in traffic, we plan to introduce wide-bodied aircraft for our flight service to Hong Kong," Enkhsaikhan said.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines, headquartered at Chingis Khaan International Airport in Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, is the country's national flag carrier. It has been in business for more than 24 years and operates scheduled and charter services from Mongolia to major cities in Europe and Asia.
