17 Dec
Local airlines resumed their domestic flights yesterday in line with the healthcare guidelines after the suspension of their operations to control the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The Myanmar National Airlines flew its flights from Yangon to Loikaw-Heho-Kengtung route and the Air KBZ from Yangon to Myeik, Sittway and Tachilek townships.
Ko Min Kyaw Than, a passenger who will go to Sittway, said, “I have undergone medical test in the last 36 hours. I had to prepare for the medical test. Resumption of domestic flights will be very convenient for the stranded passengers.”
Captain Thein Zaw, Chief Operating Officer from Air KBZ, said, “Our flights are being operated to the cities with higher passenger numbers. Although tickets can be purchased freely, the passengers need to show the COVID-free health document before taking the flight. If the passenger tested positive after purchasing the air ticket, our airlines would refund the ticket.”
The Golden Myanmar Airlines will restart its flights to Sittway, Heho and Tachilek, while Air Thanlwin airlines and Mann Yadarnapon Airlines will announce the dates to resume their services. The Ministry of Health and Sports set the healthcare guidelines for air travellers to support the recovery of the national economy through civil aviation sector.
Passengers also need to undergo medical test at the designated places in Nay Pyi Taw and other regions and states, including Yangon Region at Tourist Burma Building on Sule Pagoda Road in Kyauktada Township and the Public Health Office at the Aung Mingalar Highway Terminal in Mingaladon Township.
MNA (Translated by Aung Khin)
