At 8:00 a.m. on the 19th, with the safe takeoff of TV9701 flight from Lhasa Gongga International Airport, Xizang's first commercial flight in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan began to operate. The flight took off from Lhasa, stopped in Chengdu and finally arrived at Hong Kong International Airport, building a stable and convenient new air channel between Xizang and Hong Kong. According to reports, the flight is operated by Xizang Airlines, and it runs twice a week. The flight has sufficient capacity and accommodation. It takes off from Lhasa at 8:10 and arrives in Hong Kong at 14:35. The passenger travel is efficient and convenient, providing strong support for the Xizang Autonomous Region to expand its opening up to the outside world, develop its cultural and tourism industry, and deepen its cooperation and communication with the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. Li Hong, chairman of Xizang Airport Group, said that Lhasa Gongga International Airport coordinated border inspection, customs and other units, promoted the integrated mode of service operation, and effectively improved customs clearance and inspection efficiency and check-in, security and boarding efficiency. (New Society)