Muan-Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Route, Jin Air's First International Scheduled Flight from Muan
Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 9th that Jin Air launched its first international regular route from Muan International Airport to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, at 9:30 PM on the 8th.
The Muan?Ulaanbaatar route operates twice a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays), departing Muan at 9:30 PM and arriving in Ulaanbaatar at 12:30 AM the next day.
A commemorative performance for the launch of international flights is being held at the international departures area on the 2nd floor of Muan International Airport. [Photo by Muan-gun]
At the inauguration ceremony held at the international departures hall on the 2nd floor of Muan International Airport, participants included Governor Kim Young-rok, Muan County Governor Kim San, National Assembly member Seo Sam-seok, Muan County Council Chairman Kim Kyung-hyun, Jin Air CEO Park Byung-ryul, Korea Airports Corporation Muan branch manager, and officials from Jeollanam-do and Muan County. The event featured pre-ceremony congratulatory performances, congratulatory speeches, a ribbon-cutting, bouquet presentations, and commemorative photo sessions.
As a pre-ceremony event, about 30 members of the Dream Orchestra, composed of elementary, middle, and high school students from Muan County, performed familiar songs to uplift the atmosphere for travelers. Jin Air also held an event presenting one domestic flight ticket each to the first purchaser and the eldest passenger.
Muan County gave away its specialty products, ice-cold roasted sweet potatoes and travel pouches, as souvenirs to boarding passengers.
In his congratulatory speech, Governor Kim San said, “Jin Air is known as the only domestic low-cost airline operating Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, providing safe and convenient services. At a time when Muan International Airport is beginning to regain vitality, the launch of Jin Air’s regular route is truly appreciated, and the increased use of Muan International Airport by many passengers will contribute to the economic development of the Jeollanam-do region.”
Meanwhile, in March, Jin Air signed a business agreement with Jeollanam-do, Muan County, and Korea Airports Corporation at the Jeollanam-do Provincial Office to operate regular routes and revitalize the airport. Since the 8th, Jin Air has been operating the domestic Muan?Jeju route twice a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and the international Muan?Ulaanbaatar route twice a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays).
Muan = Oh Hwan-joo, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy just8440@asiae.co.kr
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