Myanmar’s tourism continues to gain limelight with the improvements in air connectivity by two domestic airlines.
Air KBZ, a domestic carrier of Myanmar Airlines International (MAI), has plans to expand its routes into second tier cities, whilst MAI continues to serve primary cities.
Air KBZ will open new routes to Thailand with Chiang Mai and Mae Sot, a city located near the Burmese border.
Myanmar will also improve domestic connectivity with the new Apex Airlines, which will begin operations in March 2015. The carrier will be based in Nay Pyi Taw, and connect to Yangon, Sittwe, Dawei, Myeik and Kaw Thoung.
In order to benefit from these improvements, Burmese airlines may have to establish transparent aviation legislation and policies governing the practices of these airlines, in light of the recent spate of aviation misfortune within the region.
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