Myanmar Airways launches direct flight services between Indian city Chennai and Yangon

 Monday, May 8, 2023 

The direct non – stop flights between Chennai and Yangon, boosting connectivity between the two countries have been commenced by private airline Myanmar Airways International (MAI) as exclaimed by the airliner on Sunday.

An Embraer E190LR aircraft with a seating capacity of 98 seats with six in business class and 92 in economy would be operated between the two cities.

A press release defined her experience by stating that while arriving at Chennai airport on Saturday, the maiden flight was welcomed with a traditional water salute by officials of the Airports Authority of India, among others.

With the launch of non–stop flights of Myanmar Airways International, travelers from Chennai can easily visit tourist destinations in the neighboring country including Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, and Ngapali Beach among others.

Honorary consul of Myanmar Professor Ranganathan J along with Chennai Airport Director S S Raju formally inaugurated the launch of the service by lighting a traditional lamp at the international departure terminal in the city.

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