MYANMAR Airways International (MAI) announced on 22 March that it had reduced passenger baggage weight limits to ensure international flights could continue operating without disruption.

Due to ongoing Jet A1 aviation fuel shortages in Myanmar, MAI has implemented mandatory reductions to prevent flight cancellations that have recently affected the domestic aviation market.

These temporary adjustments for all international flights are effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice: Economy Class – 20 kilogrammes (one bag); Business Class – 30 kilogrammes (one bag); hand-carry seven kilogrammes (maximum two bags); Excess Baggage – maximum five kilogrammes. The acceptance of any additional baggage beyond these limits will be at the sole discretion of duty staff at the airport.

MAI noted that due to operational flight requirements, some baggage may be rejected or unable to be loaded. In such cases, the airline will make its best effort to deliver the offloaded baggage to the passengers within 72 hours. Passengers who have already purchased excess baggage that cannot be accommodated will be issued refunds. MAI emphasized that they are working their best to ensure smooth travel, clarifying that the current situation left them with only two choices: maintain the flight schedule with weight restrictions or cancel flights entirely, and MAI chose to implement these restrictions rather than cancel service. — MT/ZN

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