Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has launched the new flight connection between Chennai Airport (MAA) in India and Yangon (RGN) in Myanmar, today. Sh. S.S. Raju, Airport Director, Chennai Airport, and Prof. J. Ranganathan, Honorary Consul of Myanmar lighted the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the new flight connection in the august presence of senior officials, stakeholders and first passengers. The inauguration also coincides with the fact that, year 2023 marks 75 years of cordial ties between immediate neighbours India and Myanmar.

The Myanmar Airways flight operating on Saturdays, will depart from Yangon (8M630) at 0800hrs* and arrive in Chennai at 1015 hrs and will depart from Chennai (8M 631) at 1115 hrs to arrive in Yangon at 1515hrs on its return leg. Myanmar airlines has deployed its Embraer (E190) aircraft on this sector, with a total of 98 seats, adopting the configuration of 6 business class seats and 92 economy class seats.

The inaugural flight to Chennai(8M630) was accorded the customary water cannon salute. The first arrival to Chennai had 48 passengers on board while 70 passengers departed to Yangon. The new flight connection is aimed to mutually benefit and improve trade, heath and leisure tourism sectors of both countries. With the launch of this new route, travellers from Chennai can now easily and conveniently travel to Yangon, which is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine.

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