Air Asia adds second direct service to Myanmar

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Tony Fernandes, AirAsia group CEO, said: “As a Truly Asean airline, we are committed to connecting communities in this region, and establishing direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the burgeoning capital of Nay Pyi Taw is apt as it grows as the capital, as well as a new destination for visitors to discover.”

AirAsia is introducing direct daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar’s administrative capital city, beginning November 10.

AirAsia is the only airline that operates this direct route from the Malaysian capital city, marking the LCC’s second destination in Myanmar connected directly from the airline’s biggest hub, Kuala Lumpur, after Yangon. 

 Tony Fernandes, AirAsia group CEO, said: “As a Truly Asean airline, we are committed to connecting communities in this region, and establishing direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the burgeoning capital of Nay Pyi Taw is apt as it grows as the capital, as well as a new destination for visitors to discover.”

This year, Myanmar takes the rotating chair of ASEAN and Nay Pyi Taw will be hosting the 25th ASEAN Summit on November 12-13. The event will be attended by leaders from the 10 member states of ASEAN. 

Next year the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) will be held in Myanmar for the first time since its inauguration in 1981. It will be held at the Myanmar International Convention Centre, Nay Pyi Taw, from January 22-29.