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Chennai: Private airline Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has commenced direct non-stop flights between Chennai and Yangon, boosting connectivity between the two countries, the airliner said on Sunday.
An Embraer E190LR aircraft would be operated between the two cities, with Chennai being the latest city to be served by MAI after Delhi, Kolkata and Gaya.
On its arrival at Chennai airport on Saturday, the maiden flight was welcomed with a traditional water salute by officials of the Airports Authority of India, among others, a press release said. Passengers who arrived in Chennai airport as well as Yangon airport were given a warm welcome at decorated check-in counters.
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