Air Asia set for first international landing at NPT airport

Air Asia set for first international landing at NPT airport

Published on Tuesday, 10 September 2013 18:30

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Nay Pyi Taw Airport providing services for most international package tour and chartered flights. (Photo-EMG)

 

With a scheduled flight on October 28, Air Asia is set to become the first international airline to land at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, sources say.

The low-cost carrier will begin thrice-weekly Bangkok-Nay Pyi Taw flights (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) from October 28 to November 15. After November 15, the route will switch to daily flights.

The ticket cost will be US$50 per passenger, including airport tax and other fees.

"We mainly intended the flight for the SEA Games in Myanmar," said Air Asia CEO Aireen Omar. "We will use the new A320 airbus for these flights."

Air Asia currently provides Yangon-Bangkok flight service three times a week, with daily flights for Bangkok-Mandalay and Yangon-Kuala Lumpur routes.

Nay Pyi Taw International Airport was constructed through a buyer credit loan agreement between the Myanmar government and the Export Import Bank of China. Excluding the runway, the airport buildings are valued at more than US$235 million.

Pioneer Aerodrome is responsible for ground services.

Since it began operations on December 19, 2011, use of Nay Pyi Taw airport has been divided between charter flights and those reserved for guests of the government. The airport was cleared for international use on April 1 of this year.

Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2013/09/10/air-asia-set-for-first-international-landing-at-npt-airport/