Imphal: In an effort to enhance air connectivity between India and Myanmar, a chartered flight from Mandalay with 72 passengers on board successfully landed at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal on Saturday.

According to reports, as soon as the privately-owned Air KBZ aircraft landed, the it was welcomed by the traditional water canon salute.

Meanwhile, as many as 48 passengers, including five officials, departed from the Imphal airport en route to Mandalay in Myanmar.

Ticket prices, as per reports, start from Rs 14,000 and flights will be operated by the Yangon-based Air KBZ under the Manipur department of transport.