Myanmar Airways International recently launched its fourth Indian destination with nonstop flights connecting Yangon and Chennai in South India.
The inaugural flight took off from Yangon International Airport on May 6 and was greeted by traditional water canon salute at the Chennai International Airport. The passengers also experienced a ceremonial welcome in both airports, with flower garlands courtesy of the relevant airport authorities.
Myanmar Airways International initially plans to schedule this flight service every Saturday and will be rotating between the Airbus A319, A320, or the Embraer E190. The airline is hopeful that the route's frequency will eventually be increased once demand steadily grows, which is something it is pretty confident about since there's been consistent demand on its other three Indian routes; New Delhi, Kolkata, and Gaya.
Since the second half of last year, Myanmar Airways has been steadily announcing and launching new routes, Yangon to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh in September, Phuket in October, and Phnom Penh in November.
The start of flights to Chennai is the latest in the airline's overall strategic plan to promote Myanmar as a prime destination for not just tourists and leisure travelers but also corporate, labor, and even medical visitors.