The Transport Ministry has planned to negotiate with Laos for the use of Savannakhet Airport to facilitate travel to Mukdahan province, rather than constructing a new airport.

Lao Airlines is opening up new routes to serve the expected influx of passengers, both within Laos and from other countries, during Visit Laos Year 2024, the new routes have been named Savannakhet-Bangkok, Vientiane- Phnom Penh, and Vientiane-Danang.