KLIA, Jan 26: In response to the surge in travel demand for the upcoming Chinese New Year and school holiday period, Malaysia Airlines has announced a significant increase in its flight frequencies. The national carrier will add 124 extra flights across its domestic and select international routes from its Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KUL) hub between February and March 2024.
During the festive Chinese New Year period, Malaysia Airlines will also upgrade 12 aircraft on routes to and from Kota Kinabalu (BKI), Kuching (KCH), and Penang (PEN), utilizing its Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 models to accommodate the increased passenger volume.
In a parallel development, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines’ sister airline, has marked a new achievement with its first international flight to Tawau, a district on Sabah’s east coast.
The inaugural charter flight from Nanjing, China, landed in Tawau on 23 January 2024 with 157 passengers.
Firefly will operate these chartered flights thrice weekly, with arrivals in Tawau every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, offering a total capacity of 540 seats per week through March 2024.|
Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), commented on the expansion: “As we continue to strengthen our role as Asia’s unrivaled gateway, we’re not just focused on services, but also on strategic scheduling to meet peak travel demands.
These additional flights during the Chinese New Year and school holidays reflect our commitment to providing convenient travel options and enhancing the overall experience for our passengers.”
He also emphasized the airline’s commitment to national pride and growth, aligning with the goals of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026), and positioning KUL as a hub for Asia and beyond.
Malaysia Airlines is also introducing MHsports, an innovative product catering to groups of five or more traveling for sports, offering perks like special fares, an extra 10kg baggage allowance, flexible date changes, and more.
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