DRAGONAIR has announced it will offer Airbus A320 charters to Taichung in Taiwan starting from October 28.

"Taiwan is an important market for Dragonair - we have been serving Kaohsiung since 1996 and Taipei since 2002 - and we are pleased to provide more choice to and from the island," said Dragonair CEO Kenny Tang.



The charter service, which the airline aims to operate daily, will be underwritten by Cathay Holidays Ltd and is subject to government approval.



Taichung is the gateway to major tourist areas, home to a number of attractions including the Taichung Tower and the Municipal Cultural Centre.



Dragonair, which will become an affiliate member of oneworld in November, is a Hong Kong-based airline with 31 passenger aircraft and seven freighters serving 31 regional destinations, including 21 cities on the mainland China. Dragonair is part of the Cathay Pacific Group, which flies to more than 100 cities worldwide.