Myanmar Tourism Minister plans to discuss the launch of direct flights with Russia
Maung Myint proposed organizing flights between Yangon, Moscow and St. Petersburg with refueling in Novosibirsk
Quick Look
- At a forum in St.
- Petersburg, Myanmar's Minister of Hotels, Tourism and Culture Maung Myint announced his intention to propose to President Min Aung Hlaing the launch of direct flights to Russia to develop tourism.
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Why It Matters
The lack of direct flights makes it difficult to develop Russian inbound tourism to Myanmar compared to neighboring countries.
Myanmar's Minister of Hotels, Tourism and Culture Maung Myint, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures, told RIA Novosti that he would raise the issue of direct flights with Russia with the authorities of his country.
He noted that, in comparison with neighboring Vietnam and Thailand, Myanmar faces certain difficulties in the development of Russian inbound tourism, and above all the lack of direct flights.
"There are two airlines in Myanmar - MAI and MNA. MAI has about 10-15 aircraft, but they are relatively small and their flight range is not enough to fly non-stop to Moscow. So they could land in Novosibirsk to refuel and then continue to St. Petersburg or Moscow. This could be a practical solution," Maung Myint told the agency.
He said that he intended to raise the issue of direct flights with Russia with the country's President Min Aung Hlaing.
“Upon returning home, I intend to raise this issue with the president and propose organizing air service between Yangon, St. Petersburg and Moscow. Air service plays a vital role in the development of tourism,” Maung Myint said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Minister Maung Myint will present the proposal for direct flights to the Myanmar President.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will the proposal be approved by the Myanmar President?
- Are Russian airports ready to receive flights?
