Hi there from Seoul Incheon, as I’m in the midst of my present assessment journey! After flying from Frankfurt to Ulaanbaatar in MIAT Mongolian’s Boeing 787-9 enterprise class, I related from Ulaanbaatar to Seoul Incheon in MIAT Mongolian’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 enterprise class. On this put up I needed to share my preliminary impressions of this 2hr40min flight, after which quickly I’ll have a full journey report.
Whereas I assumed MIAT Mongolian’s 787 enterprise class was very “meh” (not very aggressive by way of passenger expertise, however worth), the service’s brief haul 737 enterprise class product was significantly better, for my part. Let me share some preliminary ideas, and in a separate put up I’ll cowl my single favourite factor about this flight, which had nothing to do with the passenger expertise.
MIAT Mongolian’s Sky Lounge is cool & unusual
Okay, earlier than I even get into speaking in regards to the flight, I ought to point out that this was my first time visiting the brand new Chinggis Khaan Worldwide Airport, which solely opened in 2021. It’s a brilliant charming and fashionable little hub, and MIAT Mongolian has its Blue Sky Lounge right here.
This lounge is… type of cool, type of bizarre? MIAT Mongolian doesn’t appear to get many premium passengers, so there was nobody else within the lounge, which is uncommon previous to a morning financial institution of flights. The lounge has a contemporary design, with chairs within the lounge having pillows promoting Mongolian vodka. Alrighty then…
The meals choice ranged from immediate noodles, to some decent-looking freshly ready gadgets, starting from sandwiches to cake.
It’s a pleasant lounge, but someway it doesn’t even have bogs, not to mention showers? I don’t know, it’s all very unusual!
MIAT Mongolian’s 737 enterprise class cabin is swanky
I’m fortunate that my flight ended up being operated by MIAT Mongolian’s sole Boeing 737 MAX 8, as this is a little more fashionable than the service’s 737-800s (and the airline appears to continuously swap airplane sorts). The cabin of this jet was beautiful, with 12 enterprise class seats, unfold throughout three rows in a 2-2 configuration.
The legroom was glorious, and there have been all of the options you’d hope for, from energy ports, to foot rests, to seat again leisure. The cabin additionally had a little bit of persona, due to the rear bulkhead and the seat finishes.
Now, whereas there was seat again leisure, the choice was the identical as on the 787 — all of the leisure was Mongolian, so you’ll be able to atone for all the newest episodes of Shark Tank Mongolia and The Voice Mongolia.
In the meantime for those who needed any leisure in English, you can use the streaming service to play films and TV exhibits by yourself system. I did take pleasure in having a map function on this route, although, because it’s one of many extra attention-grabbing routes…
MIAT Mongolian’s 737 enterprise class comfortable product is first rate
The comfortable product on the brief haul flight was virtually equivalent to the one on the lengthy haul flight. Whereas I used to be upset by the service’s lengthy haul expertise, my requirements are often a bit decrease for brief haul flights, so I used to be far more happy on this sector.
Every enterprise class passenger was supplied a pillow and blanket, the identical as on the lengthy haul flight.
There was even a small amenity equipment, containing slippers, eyeshades, and earplugs.
The meal was a bit unusual, little question. MIAT Mongolian doesn’t have menus, and by the point the flight attendant got here to my seat, there was just one choice left, regardless of the cabin solely being half full.
So I used to be served salmon. Thoughts you, this flight was departing at 7:45AM. I bought the impression that the opposite meal choice was extra of a breakfast-type dish (because it had a facet of fruit), whereas my salmon got here with veggies and potatoes au gratin. Then there was a rooster caesar salad appetizer, plus… jelly?!
You’d assume the airline may have a bit of extra Mongolian-centric meals when departing the nation, since Mongolia isn’t precisely recognized for its fish. However hey, it wasn’t dangerous.
As soon as the tray was cleared, a blueberry cheesecake was supplied, in addition to some espresso.
MIAT Mongolian’s enterprise class glowing wine is Kupferberg, from Germany. At first I used to be confused why the airline was serving German glowing wine, and questioned if it needed to do with Frankfurt being the service’s “flagship” lengthy haul vacation spot. Properly, I feel I figured it out — this retails for ~$4!
Goodness, the St. Regis Deer Valley may study a factor or two from MIAT Mongolian on value slicing, as that $11.88 service restoration glowing wine I used to be supplied was manner too beneficiant!
Backside line
MIAT Mongolian’s brief haul 737 MAX enterprise class expertise is kind of good, comparatively higher than the service’s lengthy haul 787 enterprise class, for my part. The cabin is fashionable and spacious, considerably extra so than you’ll discover on US airways. The meals was first rate sufficient, however nothing memorable.
I’m joyful I had the prospect to fly a extra fashionable model of MIAT Mongolian, with a brand new hub airport, and new airplanes. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with the airline once more if visiting Mongolia or if the value is correct, however I additionally wouldn’t hunt down the airline.
What’s your tackle MIAT Mongolian’s 737 enterprise class?
