The inaugural flight of Macau to Tianjin municipality in north China will be launched on March 29, according to a press release delivered by the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government on March 27.

The direct flight will be operated by Xiamen Airlines, a Chinese mainland carrier, which the leaders of the two cities deem will "complement each other with their respective advantages" and benefit the tourism industry, according to the press release.

Macau International Airport Company, operator of the city's only airport, said five new airlines were introduced to Macau in 2007, which, along with the original 11 airlines, currently operate 31 flight routes both for cargo and passengers.

The SAR government will hold a ceremony at the Macau International Airport marking the inaugural flight on March 29, and organize a series of promotional activities in Tianjin to showcase the uniqueness of Macau's history and culture as well as the diversity of its tourism products to the Tianjin citizens.