roulegenius|Cambodia's national flag carrier launches 1st Phnom Penh-New Delhi direct flight

PHNOM PENHroulegenius, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's national flag carrier, Cambodia Angkor Air, on Sunday launched its first direct flight between the capital Phnom Penh and India's New Delhi, the airline operator said in a press releaseroulegenius.

"As the sole national flag carrier, Cambodia Angkor Air leads in promoting tourism and socio-economic development by launching this new route," the press release said.

The connection will make the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO-listed world heritage site, more accessible to Indian tourists, it said, adding that it will also provide Cambodian patients with better access to medical treatments in India.

"With both nations' rich histories and mutual interests, Cambodia Angkor Air is optimistic about the potential and positive impact of this new service," the statement said.

Cambodia Angkor Air is offering a four-times-a-week service between the two destinations, scheduled regularly on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.■