Turkish Airlines and MIAT Mongolian Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement
Turkish Airlines and MIAT Mongolian Airlines to leverage their respective networks to maximize opportunities for the travellers
Istanbul-based flag carrier Turkish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, and Mongolia’s flag carrier, MIAT Mongolian Airlines recently signed a codeshare agreement. The signed agreement between two flag carriers will enable both carriers to provide more flexibility of choice to their respective passengers to fly on sectors between Türkiye, Mongolia, and beyond.
Through this cooperation, Turkish Airlines will be offering Ulaanbaatar as Marketing Carrier on MIAT Mongolian Airlines’ operated flights, while MIAT Mongolian Airlines’ passengers will be able to reach many European and United States destinations through Turkish Airlines’ extensive network. This reciprocal arrangement will allow TK and OM to provide seamless connections to their passengers. Turkish Airlines will use its code “TK” on MIAT Mongolian Airlines operated flights between Ulaanbaatar and Istanbul. Similarly, MIAT Mongolian Airlines will place its code on Istanbul-Ulaanbaatar flights and also on 10 points beyond Istanbul operated by Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines’ CEO Mr. Bilal EKŞİ stated: “Both flag carriers enhanced their solid collaboration via signing this codeshare agreement and by increasing frequencies reciprocally between Istanbul and Ulaanbaatar. As a result, more Turkish and Mongolian passengers will be able to visit these two unique and beautiful countries, Türkiye and Mongolia. Besides, we will connect more destinations in light of the existing beyond points in the newly signed codeshare agreement.”
MIAT Mongolian Airlines’ CEO Mr Munhktamir stated: “This is an important milestone in the cooperation of both companies. The agreement will enable the customers of both airlines with greater choice and connectivity. Turkish Airlines is an important airline globally with wide range of network and the cooperation with such an elite airline is a great privilege for us.”
About MIAT Mongolian Airlines
MIAT Mongolian Airlines is the national flag-carrier of Mongolia based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia serving major Asian and European hubs out of Chinggis Khaan International Airport. The company was founded in 1956 with core business activities in passenger and cargo air transportation, engineering and maintenance services and ground handling services.
Further information about MIAT Mongolian Airlines is available on its official website www.miat.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instragram.
About Turkish Airlines
Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines started its journey in 1933 with just five aircraft. Today it serves with a fleet of 392 aircrafts flying to 342 worldwide destinations as 53 domestic, and 289 international in 129 countries, with the same excitement and enthusiasm as the first day after all those years. The substantial growth it has achieved has put Turkish Airlines among the top airlines of the world. Reinforcing this prominent position and energy with its significant growth figures and innovative approach, Turkish Airlines continues to put its signature under important successes in the sector. Further information about Turkish Airlines, the global carrier that flies to more countries than any other airline in the world, is available on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
MIAT and Cathay Pacific code share cooperation established
MIAT Mongolian Airline and Cathay Pacific have implemented their new codeshare agreement, providing significant growth opportunities for both airline customers. Customers can now book these new codeshare flights for travel beginning July 12.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines will place OM code on Cathay Pacific flights between Hong Kong and Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Australia and Singapore. On other hand, Cathay Pacific will place CX code on MIAT Mongolian Airlines operated flights between Ulaanbaatar and Hong Kong.
Cathay Pacific Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Paul Loo welcomed the new partnership, saying the agreement underlines the airline’s commitment to provide its customers with enhanced connectivity to an ever-increasing number of new destinations.
“We are very happy to work with MIAT Mongolian Airlines in adding Ulaanbaatar to our expanding global network” said Mr Loo “Mongolia is an attractive destination in that if appeals to both tourists and business travelers alike thanks to its pristine natural landscapes, rich culture and rapid development.Ulaanbaatar is quickly making a name for itself as an important business hub, one which we expect to grow on the back of this new agreement”
MIAT Mongolian Airlines President & CEO Mr Tamir Tumurbaatar said:
“This is a winning step for both airlines and will provide our passengers with convenient access to Australia and Singapore via the super hub in Hong Kong. The code share and interline agreement brings advantages for the passengers of both MIAT Mongolian Airlines and the Cathay Pacific because our route networks complement each other perfectly. This cooperation is very significant for our landlocked country’s national flag carrier.”
This agreement, which expands the route networks of both airlines as well as improve and promote bilateral opportunities for tourism and commercial developments between Mongolia and Asia Pacific.
About MIAT Mongolian Airlines
MIAT Mongolian Airlines is a state-owned national flag-carrier of Mongolia, operating scheduled international flights and a charter domestic service out of the capital city Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
The core business activities comprise of passenger and cargo air transportation, engineering and maintenance services, air charter and ground handling services. For more information, visit www.miat.com
About Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is a Hong Kong-based airline offering scheduled passenger and cargo services to some 200 destinations worldwide, using an ultra-modern fleet of more than 140 wide-body aircraft, including the technologically-advanced Airbus A350. Cathay Pacific believes in providing its customers with award-winning products and services at every stage of their journey, in line with its philosophy of a “Life Well Travelled”. For more information, visit www.cathaypacific.com.
