MIAT Mongolian Airlines has expanded its partnership with China’s national carrier and Star Alliance member, Air China, by signing a joint travel number agreement. This strategic cooperation aims to enhance travel options for passengers between Mongolia and China, improve the integration of both airlines’ flight networks, and provide expanded flight schedule options.

Under this new agreement, MIAT will serve as the marketing carrier for Air China’s Beijing-Ulaanbaatar-Beijing and Hohhot-Ulaanbaatar-Hohhot routes, while Air China will act as the marketing carrier for MIAT’s Ulaanbaatar-Beijing-Ulaanbaatar and Ulaanbaatar-Guangzhou-Ulaanbaatar routes. This arrangement marks a significant step forward in establishing a foundation for future expanded collaboration between the two airlines.

At the signing ceremony, representatives from MIAT and Air China discussed possibilities for further expanding their domestic and international flight networks. They also explored potential collaborations in ground and technical services, underscoring a commitment to broader bilateral cooperation in aviation services.

Air China, which first launched flights to Ulaanbaatar in 1991, has long explored avenues for strengthening ties with MIAT. After years of discussion, the formal agreement was officially signed on November 1, 2024, signaling a new chapter in Mongolia-China air travel and cooperation.