AirAsia MOVE adds Myanmar Airways International as its latest direct airline partner

KUALA LUMPUR, October 17, 2024 -- AirAsia MOVE, the region’s leading OTA platform, proudly welcomes Myanmar Airways International (MAI) as its latest direct airline partner, enhancing its flight offerings and strengthening its position as Asean’s favourite travel companion.

Photo caption: (Left to right) Yeoh Sai Ho, Head of Flights OTA at AirAsia MOVE, and Thoo Yee Peng, Sales Manager, Malaysia, Myanmar Airways International in the partnership signing ceremony took place in Kuala Lumpur.

The partnership between AirAsia MOVE and Myanmar Airways International was formalised at a signing ceremony between Yeoh Sai Ho, Head of Flights OTA at AirAsia MOVE and Thoo Yee Peng, Sales Manager, Malaysia, Myanmar Airways International in Kuala Lumpur recently. 

In line with both companies’ vision to provide travellers a seamless journey and affordable travel experience, this partnership enables AirAsia MOVE users to access a wider range of exciting destinations served by Myanmar Airways International, covering 35 destinations across Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, India, Vietnam and more.

Nadia Omer, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia MOVE, in expressing her enthusiasm for the partnership, said “Partnering with another notable carrier like Myanmar Airways International is important as we strive to offer more value and choice for travellers. We would like to thank MAI’s support and trust in authorising us to sell their flights on AirAsia MOVE. 

We are confident by leveraging our marketing initiatives and the convenience of our industry leading one-stop travel platform, our direct partners will receive full support in enhancing their visibility, and driving increased sales, ultimately fostering mutual growth and success.”

Tanes Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Myanmar Airways International, in describing the partnership, said “The partnership between MAI and AirAsia MOVE is a collaboration that aims to provide a seamless experience to our valued guests, as we believe it’s essential to enhance their experience as we aim to promote Myanmar as a destination despite the challenges. By doing so, we aim to entice travellers to visit the beautiful country of Myanmar and savour the unique travel experience.”

To mark this exciting partnership, AirAsia MOVE app users can enjoy exclusive fare starting from RM422 one-way for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon With Myanmar Airways International (MAI). Take advantage of this offer during the booking period from today to 31 October 2024, and travel period from today to 31 December 2024. Plus, get an extra RM30 OFF when you use the promo code VISA for MAI flights, valid until 24 November 2024. Don’t miss out as this is the perfect opportunity to explore new destinations at unbeatable prices!

Aside from Myanmar Airways International, AirAsia MOVE partners directly with over 700 other notable airlines partners such as Citilink, ANA, Air Mauritius, Etihad, and more on its platform. AirAsia MOVE users can also conveniently choose from over a million hotels across the globe to complete their travel plans, along with first and last-mile connectivity through airport transfers, and other ancillary travel products such as online duty-free shopping, travel insurance and more. All of these services are encapsulated by the AirAsia Rewards loyalty programme, allowing users to earn and redeem AirAsia points for every transaction across the whole ecosystem within the app.

Airlines, hotels and other establishments interested to be part of the AirAsia MOVE OTA platform can sign up here. 

Stay up to date with everything from AirAsia MOVE by following @airasiamove on Instagram & TikTok or @airasia on X for the latest updates. For a seamless and enhanced experience, download your AirAsia MOVE from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei App Gallery.

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About AirAsia MOVE 

AirAsia MOVE, formerly known as airasia Superapp is the newest online travel agent+ (OTA+) in town, providing a seamless and personalised experience for travellers at the best value in Asean and beyond. It envisions travel complemented by a community-led experience through features such as airasia chat, games, gifting, and a strong loyalty program that rewards users across its expansive ecosystem. 

AirAsia MOVE’s ecosystem includes OTA services such as flight bookings from over 700 airlines, including the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier AirAsia and 900,000 hotels world-wide plus ride-hailing, insurance, duty-free shopping and more, underpinned by integrated financial services by BigPay. It has been recognised by World Travel Awards as ‘Asia’s Leading Online Travel Agency 2023’ in its first nomination in the OTA category. Download the AirAsia MOVE app via the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei App Gallery.

Both AirAsia MOVE and BigPay are part of MOVE Digital, the digital arm of Capital A Berhad. 

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About Myanmar Airways International

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) is Myanmar’s leading airline, together with its sister airlines Mingalar (formerly Air KBZ). MAI has been at the forefront of connecting Myanmar and Malaysia, continuously operating daily flights for three years since 2021 COVID-19 hit the travel industry. Further to that, operating from its primary hubs in Yangon and Mandalay, MAI serves 36 destinations across Myanmar and internationally, including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, India, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Cambodia, Vietnam, South Korea, Russia, and Laos, with a fleet comprising six Airbus A320 family aircraft, two Embraer E190s, four ATR72-600s, plus one Boeing 737 freighter. MAI has been at the forefront of connecting Myanmar and Malaysia, continuously operating daily flights for three years since 2021 COVID-19 hit the travel industry.

For more information, please visit www.maiair.com.

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