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Myanmar Airways International (MAI) Launches Mid-Year Sales to Celebrate Network Enhancement

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) celebrates its network expansion by running a special Mid-Year Deals campaign with airfares starting from just $ 59 across its entire network, with the applicable travel period from May 8, to Oct 28, 2023. MAI introduces the campaign in conjunction with comprehensive network enhancement across the board, including its weekly Yangon (RGN) – Chennai (MAA) services eff. May 6, 2023, frequency increases to existing routes: Singapore (SIN), Dubai-International (DXB) and Seoul-Incheon (ICN), plus, the sales launch of 5x weekly services to Don-Mueang (DMK) from both Yangon (RGN) and Mandalay (MDL).

Tanes Kumar, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of MAI, said: “Our Mid-Year Deals is our way of appreciating our guests & trade partners for the immense support received post-pandemic, which allowed MAI to reinstate and expand our network rapidly. Guests stand to enjoy attractive one-way fares starting from $ 61 only on our 18 international routes, including to well-known cities such as Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN) & Kuala Lumpur (KUL), or newer destinations such as Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh (SGN) & Phnom Penh (PNH). In addition, we are proud of our direct services to Chennai and the recently announced five weekly flights to Don-Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, effective June 15, 2023. Based on the expected demand recovery, we are also happy to share that MAI will increase our frequencies to Singapore (SIN), Dubai-International (DXB) & SeoulIncheon (ICN) effective May 2023 onwards. We hope our guests & trade partners will continue supporting us as we collectively work towards the continued recovery of the Myanmar travel & tourism sector.”

MAI officially inaugurated its direct services between Yangon (RGN) and Chennai (MAA) on May 6, 2023 with a special ceremony at the Yangon International Airport.

Chennai will be MAI’s fourth destination in India, after Delhi (DEL), Kolkata (CCU), and Gaya (GAY), and the first in South India.

MAI also launches five weekly flights from Yangon (RGN) & Mandalay (MDL) to Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK) effective June 15, 2023, becoming the first carrier to serve both airports in Bangkok, further solidifying MAI’s position in the Yangon – Bangkok market with a total of 40 weekly flights. Guests can now enjoy MAI’s full-service option on this segment, with 30KG baggage allowance and complimentary inflight meal compared to existing services.

Flights to Singapore will be increased from 10x weekly to 12x weekly effective May 29, 2023, with new flight frequencies every Monday and Wednesday. Dubai-International (DXB), meanwhile, will be increased to 3x weekly from the current 2x weekly effective June 1, 2023, with additional flights every Thursday. Lastly, Seoul-Incheon (ICN) will be increased to 4x weekly from 3x weekly, with an additional flight every Thursday, effective July 27, 2023.