Flights between Russia and Myanmar have been suspended.
Myanmar's Airlines Grounded Till Autumn Due to Earthquake & Low Occupancy
In a bummer turn of events, flights scheduled for spring-summer in Myanmar are axed, according to TASS, citing Stanislav Tarakov. His reason? The occupancy rates weren't great, unfortunately, and let's face it, who wants to fly a nearly empty plane?
But wait, there's more! The whole aviation scene in Myanmar took a hit after that strong earthquake that shook the country in March 2025. That's right; the earthquake shattered not just buildings but also the plans for air travel. Strangely, the airport anticipates the airline will get its wings back in autumn-winter.
Crafting a direct route between Myanmar and Russia in September 2023 was Myanmar Airways International's baby. They offered flights on the Yangon-Mandalay-Novosibirsk leg, with ATOUR touting plans for Moscow-Yangon service from October 2025. This connection was via Novosibirsk and Mandalay. But the big earthquake put a spanner in even these well-laid plans.
On March 28, a devastating earthquake hit Southeast Asia, and the epicenter was none other than Myanmar. The ground shook with a magnitudes 7.7, leaving over 3,600 people dead, almost 6k injured, and 140 missing, as reported by "Xinhua" on April 12, backed by the State Administrative Council. Casualties spread even to Russia, with one Russian citizen reported dead.
So, hang tight, folks. Seems like we'll have to wait for the autumn chill to catch a flight to Myanmar. In the meantime, if you wanna stay in the loop with the latest updates, don't forget to join our Telegram channel @expert_mag, because who doesn't love knowing what's up in the world of air travel?
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[1] Follow-up plans for resuming flights in the autumn-winter schedule[2] Previous operations by Myanmar Airways International[3] Strengthening political and military cooperation with Russia[4] Provision of advanced military equipment, including Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets[5] High-profile diplomatic exchanges, including a meeting between Min Aung Hlaing and President Vladimir Putin[6] Russia's vendor of choice for military hardware in Myanmar
- Despite the current grounding of Myanmar's airlines until the autumn-winter schedule, plans for resuming flights are still underway.
- Myanmar Airways International had launched a direct route between Myanmar and Russia in September 2023, offering flights on the Yangon-Mandalay-Novosibirsk leg, with plans for Moscow-Yangon service from October 2025, yet the strong earthquake in March 2025 disrupted these plans.
- The strong military and political ties between Myanmar and Russia could lead to increased cooperation, potentially including the provision of advanced military equipment such as Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets.
- In light of the earthquake epicenter being located in Myanmar on March 28, it may be worth considering rebuilding lifestyle and travel infrastructure to strengthen Myanmar's overall position, ultimately benefiting both countries.
