Myanmar National Airlines Launches First Int. Route in 22 Years

Myanmar National Airlines (MNA), formerly Myanma Airways, has launched flights between Yangon and Singapore, the airline’s first international route in 22 years.

The airline will operate the route six times per week, daily except for Saturdays.

“We are pleased to now offer guests flying between Singapore and Yangon our top-class services aboard our new leading-edge Boeing 737-800NG,” said Captain Than Tun, Chief Executive Officer of MNA. “I would like to take this special opportunity to thank the people of Singapore and local airport authorities for their great support in helping MNA launch passenger flights to this dynamic city.”

With the launch of the service, passengers can enjoy seamless connections to MNA’s current domestic network of 26 destinations.

In June 2015, the airline received the first in a series of new, state-of-the-art Boeing Next-Generation 737s joining its fleet. The first arrival is one of six Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s and four 737-Max 8s MNA ordered as part of a multi-million dollar strategy to re-invigorate its brand and signal the re-emergence of Myanmar as a competitive member of the global aviation market.

On top of that, the airline is also adding six ATR 72-600s to service its domestic network, with the first two planes arriving this year.

The airline also recently installed a state-of-the-art computerised management system for reservations and departure control processes as well as a new website providing electronic bookings, payment, and seat selection.