Cambodia's National Airline Rebrands as Air Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Jan 10 (NationPress) The national flag carrier of Cambodia, Cambodia Angkor Air, has officially transitioned to its new identity, Air Cambodia.

The ceremonial launch of the airline's new name took place in the capital, Phnom Penh, on Friday, attracting hundreds of attendees from the civil aviation and tourism sectors, including experts and academics.

During the event, Zhan David, Vice Chairman and CEO of Air Cambodia, announced that in 2024, the airline aims to enhance aircraft utilization and broaden its route offerings.

According to him, Air Cambodia is becoming increasingly pivotal in facilitating exchanges among people and fostering economic and trade partnerships between Cambodia, China, ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), and other nations.

He also highlighted that last year, Air Cambodia successfully acquired three new aircraft, working towards a total fleet size of 32.

Moreover, he stated that Air Cambodia is the sole Cambodian airline to have earned a 3-star rating from Skytrax, a recognized global aviation ranking organization.

At the launch event, Air Cambodia unveiled its 'Happy Cambodian Traveller 2025' New Year gift initiative, as reported by the Xinhua news agency.

This initiative, designed for Cambodian citizens, includes three key elements, as outlined in a news release.

Firstly, 2,025 free air tickets will be distributed to Cambodian university students via social media, encouraging the youth to pursue studies abroad and embrace new experiences.

Secondly, all Cambodian travelers will benefit from a special offer of free checked baggage allowance for two pieces (each not exceeding 23 kg) on any Air Cambodia route.

Lastly, Cambodian passengers will be eligible for free first-time date changes for their booked flights, providing added flexibility to their travel plans and alleviating potential inconveniences, as stated in the news release.