Macau and Phnom Penh now linked by charter flight

Bassaka Air commenced its first international flight between Macau and Phnom Penh yesterday, providing a twice weekly charter flight service.
The first flight landed at Macau International Airport (MIA) at 2:10 p.m., with an inaugural flight ceremony at the airport.  The event was attended by Mr Tith Chantha, Cambodia’s Vice Minister of Tourism and Mr Ed. Chang Shing Pok, CEO of Naga Corp Retail.  The ceremony kicked off with a lion dance, and was celebrated by honorable guests wishing the airlines success in their new operation.
Representing the Macau Airport Company (CAM), Mr Tsui Wai Kwan said that the direct flight operation between Macau and Phnom Penh “will greatly provide convenience to passengers travelling between Macau and Cambodia, at the same time enhancing economic integration and promoting cultural exchange of both cities.”  He added that the airport will still reinforce existing routes, in order to maintain close cooperation with the airlines that are aiming to expand the air services network and contribute to the overall economy of Macau.
According to a press release issued by CAM, Bassaka Air is the third new carrier that has been launched at MIA in 2014. The airline company is based at the Phnom Penh International Airport. Bassaka Air will provide charter flight services in the initial stage, and they intend to launch twice weekly services in mid-November 2014. Charter flights between Bali (Indonesia) and Macau have also been announced by CAM. They are expected to be launched by the end of this year.