Direct flights to US will be available twice a week

Densmaa 2023-08-07 06:08

Society

Mr. Byambatsogt, the Minister of Road and Transport Development, reported, “In 2024, a direct flight from Ulaanbaatar to any city of the U.S. will be available.

Mr. Byambatsogt, the Minister of Road and Transport Development, reported, “In 2024, a direct flight from Ulaanbaatar to any city of the U.S. will be available. Currently, it takes at least 24-48 hours to fly from Ulaanbaatar to the United States. After having a direct flight, the flight time can be reduced by 2-3 times”. Mr. Oyun-Erdene, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, is paying an official visit to the United States these days. And within the framework of the visit, the two parties have agreed to cooperate in the transportation sector. During the meeting, the Memorandum on Cooperation on Issues of Mutual Interest in the Transport Sector was signed. By having a direct flight, it will be possible to operate flights twice a week, and economic, educational, and business relations between the two countries will be revived and investments will increase. In connection with the direct flight, MIAT company is leasing two planes and will pay 800,000 US Dollars per month. The first of the two planes will land in Ulaanbaatar on August 10, while the second plane will arrive within the first quarter of 2024.