Malaysia Airlines Strengthens Connectivity from KUL Hub; Further Boosts Flight Frequencies for Upcoming Holidays; While Firefly Marks Another Milestone

KLIA, 26 January 2024 – Malaysia Airlines is delighted to announce a further increase in flight frequencies following heightened travel demands during the upcoming Chinese New Year and school holidays from February to March 2024. The airline will be mounting an additional 124 flights in total to cater to its domestic and selective international network which departs from its main hub in Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KUL).

In addition, the airline will also be upgrading a total of 12 aircraft during the Chinese New Year period to accommodate passengers departing to and from Kota Kinabalu (BKI), Kuching (KCH) and Penang (PEN), which will be operated by its Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft.

Meanwhile, sister airline Firefly recently operated the first international flight to the east coast Sabah district of Tawau. The charter flight departed from Nanjing, China carrying 157 passengers and arrived in Tawau on 23 January 2024. Firefly will operate the chartered flights three times weekly, scheduled to arrive in Tawau every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with a 540-seat capacity per week until the end of March 2024.

Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said, “As we strengthen our position as the unrivalled gateway to Asia, our commitment to excellence transcends services. Additional strategically scheduled flights during the upcoming Chinese New Year and school holidays offer enhanced choices and convenience, reflecting Malaysia Airlines’ dedication to ensuring each journey is seamless and enjoyable. We are introducing these extra flights as a testament to our commitment to the nation and its people, ensuring their ability to return home during the festive season.

 As the national flag carrier, nurturing allegiance to our homeland not only fortifies our national identity but also underscores the airline’s dedication to making positive contributions to the growth, prosperity, and pride of Malaysia. This reinforces our commitment to supporting the goals of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) and extends to positioning KUL as a hub for Asia and beyond, leveraging our role as the national carrier to position Malaysia as a true ASEAN tourism and aviation hub.”

Meanwhile, Malaysia Airlines invites those planning for a sports trip to take advantage of its innovative new product MHsports offering, which provides groups of five (5) or more people travelling for sporting purposes to enjoy unbeatable perks including special fares, extra 10kg baggage allowance, flexible date and time changes, and the convenience of extending your journey with a flexible return date. Customers can also enjoy the flexibility of changing their travellers up to 24 hours before departure, complimentary pre-selected seating, and advance check-in.

For more information and to book your next holiday, visit the official Malaysia Airlines website or download the app to get the latest promotions conveniently at your fingertips anytime and anywhere!

Additional frequency for CNY and the school holidays are as follows:

Upgrade frequency for CNY and the school holidays are as follows: