International flights suspended, domestic flights diverted to nearby airport after Tada-U air base attacked in Mandalay

AYEYARWADY TIMES September 11 Following an attack on the Tada-U air force base headquarters in Mandalay, Mandalay International Airport has been temporarily closed, suspending international airline flights. Domestic flights are expected to be diverted to the nearby Nyaung-U airport in Pyin Oo Lwin, according to reports. Yesterday, revolutionary forces attacked the military's air force base in Tada-U with FPV drones, resulting in damage to fighter jets and potential casualties among air force personnel. MAI has announced that due to the airport closure and diversion, passengers will be eligible for a full refund of their ticket fare and can change their itinerary once for free, depending on seat availability. "If domestic flights are diverted to Nyaung-U airport, airlines should arrange for at least the high-demand Bangkok and Singapore routes. For example, Bangkok – Yangon – Nyaung-U. We don't know how long it will be closed. If you want to go abroad, you have to go to Yangon first," said a frequent traveler. Similarly, Air Thanlwin announced today that all arrival and departure flights to Mandalay International Airport will be rerouted to Nyaung-U airport. The airline expressed its sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused by the changes and thanked passengers for their understanding and cooperation. While the airport buildings used by the public were not damaged during the attack on Tada-U airport, the interim government has banned the use of the airport, and fighter jets from the air force base are being used for aerial attacks. Photo – Social Media