Dragonair and Cathay Pacific Airways will start operating code-sharing flights this month in Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen.

The code-sharing arrangement will be more flexible and convenient for passengers, who will benefit from a wider range of connections and can book online.

Dragonair became a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways in September.

Based in Hong Kong, Dragonair owns 28 passenger aircraft and 7 cargo planes. Its network covers 31 cities in the Asia-Pacific region, including 23 cities on the Chinese mainland. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways, Dragonair can offer services to more destinations.