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  About Myanmar Airways

Myanmar Airways International Co., Ltd., is an airline based out of Myanmar with its headquarters in Yangon. The airline is privately owned and predominantly operates international route destinations across Southeast Asia. Its main hub is at Yangon International Airport. Myanmar Airways International's official logo comprises a pyinsa rupa, a mythical animal which is made up of an elephant, horse, bullock, white carp and a lion. The airline came into existence in 1946 by the government of Burma and was called Union of Burma Airways. It was formed by the government to only cater to domestic route services. However, international route services were added to the airline in 1950. The airline functioned as Union of Burma Airways until 1972, post which they acquired the name Burma Airways. The airline underwent a name change in 1989 from Burma Airways to Myanmar Airways. This move took place as the name of the country changed from Burma to Myanmar. Eventually, as the international services were transferred to Myanmar Airways International, the name and airline along with new management was set up in 1993.

The operations of Myanmar Airways International officially commenced in 1993. Myanma Airways and Singapore-based entity Highsonic Enterprises joined hands to create Myanmar Airways International as a joint venture. They also received financial and operational support from Brunei Darussalam's national flag carrier, Royal Brunei Airlines. A majority of the management team handling the airline consisted of Singapore-based staff. The airline also accommodated the new Boeing aircraft with an all-expatriate cockpit crew, trained flight attendants and incorporated the UK Civil Aviation Authority's operating standards. The consortium was terminated, and all the ownership of Myanmar Airways International went over to a Myanmar company. In 2001 though, a new venture was created with Region Air Myanmar (HK) Ltd., taking up 49 percent of the stakes while Myanma Airways continued to hold its 40 per cent in the airline.

Before the 2010 General Elections of the state, Myanmar's government sold 80 per cent of its stakes in the airline to a financial institution, Kanbawza Bank Ltd, while holding back 20 percent of its stake through Myanma Airways (Myanmar's government-affiliated domestic carrier which also has shares in the enterprise). Once Kanbawza Bank took up ownership of the airline, the operations of Myanmar Airways International saw a radical change in terms of its organisational structure and the domestic routes and international route maps. While commercialising the airline, Kanbawza Bank further introduced a domestic airline called Air KBZ. Ever since its radical change in operations, the airline has only been expanding tremendously in terms of flight routes and fleet size. Over the years, the airline has introduced various new routes and connectivity to make it a viable airline option for passengers. The airline also received an IOSA certificate (IATA Operational Safety Audit Program), making it the only airline in Myanmar to be the recipient of the same.

Presently, the airline company is independent of government influence. The airline's new fleet also accommodates an Airbus A320 aircraft which has a great engine and cabin facilities. The operations of Myanmar Airways International are wholly in compliance with the Myanmar Aviation Requirements and also follow the operating standards laid out by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Myanmar Airways International holds a reputation for keeping a clean track record of 0 percent accidents. The airline's operations and flights have not met with a single accident in all these years. It has also received the highest rating of seven stars on the Airline Ratings.com, a recognised safety and product rating entity. Over the years, the airline has managed to expand to various Southeast Asian destinations.

Fleet size of Myanmar Airways International

Currently, Myanmar Airways International's fleet has a total of 5 aircraft. It is purely an Airbus fleet with four Airbus A319-100s and five Airbus A320-200s. Much recently, the airline placed an order for two Embraer 190s. The aircraft is set to be delivered in 2020. Prior to the new all-Airbus fleet, the airline did hold a mixed set of aircraft for flight operations. During different periods of time in the past, the airline hosted Airbus A320-200s, Airbus A321-100s, Boeing 737-400s, Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 757-200s, Fokker 100s and McDonnell Douglas MD-82s. However, these aircraft have since returned from the fleet. All their aircraft have the provision of premium cabin class as well as economy class. The aircraft has been enhanced with the latest technology and engines to ensure that the flights do not meet with any technical difficulties or any accidents. They plan to continue holding the title of 'safest' airline and have worked towards upgrading their fleet with the same amenities and equipment. The two Airbus aircraft are narrow-body models.

Baggage Allowance

Baggage allowance on Myanmar Airways International is the same as set by global standards. Depending on the ticket fare as well as the destination. The free baggage weight that is allowed by the airline for economy class is 30 kg. The business class passengers can carry a baggage allowance of up to 40 kg per piece. The airline has specific rules for passengers travelling to Seoul. The airline allows only 23 kg weight for baggage of passengers travelling to Seoul. In case passengers fail to meet up to the standards set by the airline, then an additional charge will be levied. Provision to purchase extra baggage is available, but the weight of the same depends on the cabin class by which the traveller is travelling. Essentially, passengers must also ensure that the dimension of the checked baggage should not exceed 158 cm. Similarly, the hand baggage allowance is also diverse depending on the passenger's ticket type. The airline allows a piece of hand baggage that can weigh no more than 7 kg and should be within the dimension of 58 cm x 34 cm x 23 cm. Along with this, the passenger can also carry an accessory bag which could be a handbag or a laptop bag or briefcase.

In-flight services

Myanmar Airways International's in-flight services are quite decent. The airline caters to a plethora of in-flight services and facilities to ensure that the passengers have a comfortable journey. The seating is exquisite and has the perfect recline with legroom. Along with this, all seats are equipped with personal entertainment systems with a slew of latest content such as TV shows, movies and more. The airline's flight attendants are also very friendly and helpful. In case you require a blanket or pillow or noise-cancelling earplugs, you can request for the same.

Popular routes and top cities for Myanmar Airways International

Myanmar Airways International caters to only a handful of destinations as it predominantly operates in the Southeast Asian destinations. The major cities that the airline operates in are Mandalay, Yangon, Phnom Penh, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Jinan, Jinjiang, Nanchang, Nanjing, Linyi, Ningbo, Qingdao, Yantai, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei and Bangkok. The airline also caters to two Indian cities, namely Gaya and Kolkata. As a country which follows Buddhism heavily, Myanmar has reserved a flight route to Gaya, the place where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. The massive Mahabodhi Temple Complex is located in Bodh Gaya which receives a tremendous footfall of pilgrims from around the world during Buddha Purnima. At around this time, several pilgrims from Myanmar also head to the Indian holy city to visit the Bodhi Tree where Gautama Buddha rested and eventually attained enlightenment too. Further, the airline also has a few codeshare agreements with airlines, namely Air KBZ, Asian Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, Malaysia, Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines.

Why travel by Myanmar Airways International?

Despite being in the aviation industry for a long time, Myanmar Airways International is still growing and expanding to reach the other big airlines in the world. Taking smaller steps and touching significant milestones has helped the airline form a strong base of loyal customers. Myanmar Airways International is known to be one of the few airlines with zero percent of accidents to have occurred to any of its aircraft. They plan to maintain this record and hence, are very finicky about the inclusion of newer aircraft to their fleet. However, that has only helped shape their reputation. The airline has excellent domestic route connectivity and is also quite ideal for connecting with various international routes in the Southeast Asian countries. The official website of the airline enables ticket booking, learning about flight status and more such informative details.

Passengers can book a Myanmar Airways International flight on their official website and receive details regarding everything ranging from the web check-in process to baggage allowance restrictions, on their email. Further, Myanmar Airways International's flight schedules have also been added to the airline's page to help passengers understand which flight would be ideal for their journey. They have also introduced miles programme for frequent flyers and customers who wish to be members of the airline's miles programme. They do come with many attractive benefits that the customers would definitely like. Plus, it would only enhance their experience with Myanmar Airways International.

  About Bangkok Airport

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is often referred to as Bangkok Airport. It is one of the two major international airports that serve Thailand. Although Don Mueang International Airport was also recognized for its international flight services. However, the same was halted in 2007. Now the airport serves as a hub to low-cost airlines that connect in Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is sprawled across 8,000 acres of land and is one of the biggest international airports in the Southeast Asian region. It is also a hub for aviation in Bangkok.

Suvarnabhumi Airport was originally chartered with limited domestic flight services. However, it soon started expanding to add more domestic and international flights. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is currently the important hub for Thai Smile Airways, Thai Airways International and Bangkok Airways. The airport basically serves as a regional gateway to several foreign carriers too. It has been recorded to be the 17th busiest airport in the world and 11 busiest in Asia. The airport has the capacity to accommodate about 60 million passengers in a year. There are over 95 airlines that operate from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

About Airport Terminals

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has three terminals in total. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are responsible for operations of international flights. Meanwhile, Terminal 3 is focussed on domestic flights to cater to connectivity in Thailand. The two terminals are located right next to each other while the domestic terminal or Terminal3 is 500 meters away from Terminal 2. The distance between the terminals is not massive. The proximity often makes it confusing. The departure and arrival zones in the international terminals have dedicated immigration counters as well as check-in and baggage to make it easy for the travellers. The terminal's roof has been designed aesthetically with the use of structural elements and bays that have been placed in cantilevered wavelike forms. The airport is capable of accommodating an Airbus A380. There are two parallel runways at the airport with a total of about 120 parking bays for flights. The passenger terminal is recorded to capacitate about 76 flight operations every hour. An underground rail link station has also been constructed to connect the terminal with the city centre. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport's terminal passenger terminal is famed for being the fourth-biggest building in the world, following Hong Kong International Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport and Dubai International Airport.

About Airport Authority

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is funded and operated by the Airports of Thailand Public Company Ltd. (AOT). The airport's body is responsible for six international airport ventures in Thailand. Four more airports have been added recently under its wing. The statutory body received recognition as one of the most valuable airport operators across the globe. The organization was established in 2002 after a consortium between private firms and the state-owned Airports Authority of Thailand. The Thailand government holds a higher share in the consortium with about 70 per cent stock. The Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is the most profitable venture for the airport's authority with passenger statistics of about 63,379,077, as recorded in the year 2018. Over the years, the airport management has done a phenomenal job of efficient connection of the international airport with the city centre. They have also worked towards fixing some of the pressing matters to bolster the functions and efficiency of the airport in terms of safety and connectivity.

Top airlines flying from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

The demand for Bangkok in India as a tourist destination is quite high. Hence, there are several Indian airlines that operate from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport as well. In fact, the first flight to fly to the Bangkok Airport was a Lufthansa Cargo which took off from Mumbai. Some of the Indian airlines that operate from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport include Air India, GoAir, IndiGo and Vistara. They have direct connectivity and fly on a regular basis. Airlines such as Thai Airways and Thai Smile, which predominantly operate from Suvarnabhumi Airport also have direct services to Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi Ahmedabad, Chennai, to name a few.

As an international tourist destination, the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport also sees much air traffic from international flights. Some of the prominent airlines that operate from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport include Air Astana, Air China, Air France, Air Macau, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Cambodia Airways, China Airlines, Druk Air, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Asia Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airways, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Swiss, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Ural Airlines. These airlines cater to various parts of the world and have impeccable connectivity. There are reservations for cargo flights to function from the Suvarnabhumi Airport. They are Lufthansa Cargo, Cathay Pacific Cargo, DHL Aviation and Singapore Airlines Cargo.

Facilities at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

ATMs and currency exchange - There are foreign exchange booths and ATM kiosks available at the airport. You can withdraw money or exchange to local currency to make your trip convenient.

Baggage - Baggage services are available with plastic wrapping and porter services. You can also find trolleys at regular intervals.

Internet and communication kiosks - There are internet kiosks that have established at the airport. You can get your work done while you wait for boarding. There are telecom desks where you can purchase local mobile SIM numbers to avail WiFi. Postal services are also available.

Restaurants and cafes - There are many food establishments and restaurants at the airport's terminals. The departure zone has a slew of joints, including ones with liquor and coffee.

Medical care - Medical rooms and pharmacies have been installed at regular intervals. You can make last-minute purchases of prescribed medicine, or you can get necessary tablets or toiletries.

Prayer rooms - Devoted prayer rooms and multi-faith corners have been established at all terminals. There are monks' reception rooms also available at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Transit hotels - To make the passenger's experience at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport good, they have also installed an in-transit hotel. You can check-in for the few hours you need to wait and even rest as much as you can.

Spa and massage - The airport is blessed with good serviced spas and massage parlours. For in-transit passengers who need to take a second flight or who need to wait due to layovers, can avail this service.

Smoking zones - There are dedicated smoking lounges in the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. These are available at all the terminals' departures and arrivals. You can even purchase boxes in case you need it for the time being.

Special assistance – The airport also has professionals who cater to the special needs of passengers who fall under the category of senior citizens, expecting mothers and physically disabled. The professionals have been trained to help out the individuals by enabling a smooth transition of their check-in and boarding processes.

How to reach Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

By Bus and car rentals

The Airport Shuttle bus operating from the city is another efficient way to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. These buses have a direct connection to the airport from within the city, making travel cheaper and easier. Along with the buses, you can always book a ride to the airport too. There are five routes from the airport that have a direct connection with the Bangkok Airport. These routes connect from Bangkok's downtown as well as Chonburi Province, connections from North Bangkok and Bang Na Bang Pakong which stands at the South. The main entrance to the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport though is at the Samut Prakan Province. There are elevated highways and flyovers which need to be used to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. You can find a car and rental booking booths at the airport's arrival segment. Even the entrance to the airport has a dedicated taxi counter where you can book your ride to the city.

By Airport Rail Link

One of the best ways to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport opened in 2010 after much delay but has since managed to receive good passenger traffic. Called the Airport Rail Link (ARL), the rail is operated by SRTET which is a subsidiary of the State Railway of Thailand. The long 28.6 km gauge line runs at an elevation for most of its length. The link directly connects to the passenger terminal building off the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. The rail services start at 6:00 in the morning till 24:00. There are two interchange stations called Phaya Thai and Makkasan which run on different lines, also available. The future plans to expand the airport is also in talks where the Airport Rail Link plans to merge and complement the SRT Red Line commuter service. This way, you wouldn't need to change the metro links to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.