Malaysia Airlines has expanded its footprint to India with the graduation of three new providers between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Amritsar (ATQ), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) and Ahmedabad (AMD) efficient November 8, November 9 and December 1, 2023, respectively.
The growth will deliver Malaysia Airways’ point-to-point connectivity from Kuala Lumpur to India to 9 key hubs, thereby offering passengers with enhanced choices and suppleness for journey between the 2 international locations.
The airline at the moment operates direct flights to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi. The brand new routes can be operated by the Boeing 737-800NG plane, outfitted with 160 seats, comprising 16 seats in Enterprise Class and 144 seats in Economic system Class.
Commenting on the event, Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) stated, “India stays a key marketplace for Malaysia Airways, therefore we’re delighted to introduce three new routes into our Indian community, which can present added comfort for travellers, strengthen our presence on this core market and prolong our Malaysian Hospitality service even additional.
At the moment, our common load issue on this route is at 81 per cent YTD July 2023 signifying the expansion and confidence for journey between the 2 markets. We’re taking a look at restoring our pre-Covid-19 capability again within the Indian market by the tip of this 12 months. We may also look to extend flight frequencies to different locations as we help seamless travels in Malaysia and past.” With growing calls for for journey, the airline may also improve its frequencies to construct dominance in different key markets, together with Australia, China and ASEAN. Starting December 2023, the airline will increase its weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD) from 14 flights every week to fifteen and 16 flights every week respectively.
Moreover, flights from KUL to Guangzhou (CAN) can be elevated from 5 to seven flights weekly; Beijing (PKX) from three to seven flights weekly; Shanghai (PVG) from 9 to 10 flights weekly; Hong Kong (HKG) from 11 to 14 flights weekly; Jakarta (CGK) from 28 to 35 flights weekly; Bangkok (BKK) from 34 to 42 flights weekly and Ho Chi Minh Metropolis (SGN) from 15 to 19 flights weekly, offering travellers with extra journey flexibility and decisions.