Private airline Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has commenced direct non-stop flights between Chennai and Yangon, boosting connectivity between the two countries, the airliner said on Sunday. An Embraer E190LR aircraft with a seating capacity of 98 seats — six in business class and 92 in economy — would be operated between the two cities. Chennai is the latest city to be served by MAI after Delhi, Kolkata and Gaya. On its arrival 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, a press release said.
The launch of new flights in 2023 also marks 75 years of cordial ties between India and Myanmar, it said.
Nearly 48 passengers arrived in Chennai from Yangon while 70 passengers travelled from Chennai to Yangon on the inaugural flight.
