Revenue from tourism has dropped by more than 80 percent, or around US$2.3 billion, since the pandemic in Myanmar, according to a survey by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. The survey covers the tourism sector together with other related sectors like international airlines, domestic transportation, food and beverage, accommodation, entertainment and culture as well […]
Myanmar Airways International appoints Airline Rep Services
September 22, 2020 by
Myanmar Airways International (MAI), an international airline operating in Myanmar, has appointed Airline Rep Services, a division of CVFR Travel Group as its GSA for Australia & New Zealand and will be effective 1st September 2020. Saravanan Ramasamy, CEO, Myanmar Airways International said that “We welcome the appointment of Airline Rep Services as our GSA […]
Myanmar Airways International starts flights to Hangzhou
July 29, 2019 by
Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has launched flights to Hangzhou, China as part of its network expansion, according to the Yangon Aerodrome Company, which operates Yangon International Airport (YIA). MAI will fly to Hangzhou from both Mandalay and Yangon. The inaugural flight between Mandalay and Hangzhou commenced on July 17 while the Yangon – Hangzhou flight […]
China Eastern Airlines introduces Hohhot-Kunming-Yangon flight
April 8, 2019 by
China Eastern Airlines introduced Hohhot-Kunming-Yangon flight on April 2, sources said. It is the third flight for the airline in Myanmar and 14th flight Myanmar and China.The airline will fly every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Sichuan Airlines from China is flying between Chengdu and Yangon twice a week starting from March 28. Airlines from China […]
Yangon International Airport enhances stakeholder partnerships; plans to boost global network
February 7, 2019 by
Yangon International Airport (YIA) yesterday hosted a reception in appreciation for its airline partners, while looking forward to updated terminal facilities and enhanced carrier partnerships to handle the increases in passenger numbers expected following Myanmar’s relaxation of entry visa requirements last October. The reception was held at Mingalar Sky Lounge Terminal 3, and graced by […]
Myanmar’s state-run airline to link Yangon, China’s Chengdu
January 7, 2019 by
YANGON, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — The state-owned Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) will launch direct scheduled flight from Myanmar’s Yangon to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province of China, beginning on Dec. 28, according to the airline on Thursday. Chengdu will be the sixth international destination for the Myanmar airline to fly. Using Boeing 737NG aircraft, […]
China’s 9 Air spreads its wings in Mandalay
October 18, 2018 by
One of China’s most popular airlines, 9 Air, began a Guangzhou-Mandalay route last week, boosting the country’s sagging tourism industry amid increasing interest in the jade market. From October 2, the airline started direct flights between the two cities three times a week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, according to Ji Guangping, chief of 9 […]
Visitor growth to Myanmar slows to 2% this year
September 19, 2018 by
Growth in passenger numbers in the aviation sector stalls this year, as the humanitarian crisis in northern Rakhine has “discouraged potential visitors”, according to a Singapore-based aviation industry consultancy. The report “Myanmar international aviation: overcapacity as tourism growth slows” was produced by Centre for Aviation (CAPA) last month. Visitor numbers from Western Europe fell by […]
Emirates to launch direct Yangon-Phnom Penh air link
March 9, 2017 by
The addition of the new route using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will make Emirates the only airline with a direct service between Myanmar’s commercial hub and Cambodia’s capital. The new route is expected to encourage travel between both cities, said Mohammad Sarhan, the airline’s manager for Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia. “With this new route, we are […]
Emirates set to launch flights to Phnom Penh
February 23, 2017 by
Emirates Airlines will expand its presence in Cambodia by launching a daily passenger flight between Dubai and Phnom Penh, with a stopover in Yangon, as part of the Dubai-based carrier’s push into the region. Launching on July 1, the daily flight will connect Dubai to Phnom Penh via a 90-minute stopover in Yangon, using a […]
