Malaysia Airlines is increasing its presence in India and will soon launch its new flights to Kathmandu from Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Airlines will increase from September 1st its presence to the Indian subcontinent by adding 10 more extra-flights between Kuala Lumpur and the cities of Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai. This will bring the total of weekly flights to India to 50 return. Malaysia Airlines wants to react to an increase of 15% in passenger numbers from India in 2012. The carrier justifies its move by the resilience of the Indian travel market despite a rather difficult economic environment worldwide and the declining value of the Indian Rupiah.
Malaysia Airlines recently announced the introduction of its thrice weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective 1 September 2012.
Due to the very encouraging response from the public, Malaysia Airlines has introduced new promotional fares for this route.
Malaysia Airlines Regional Senior Vice President Malaysia & ASEAN Region, Muzammil Mohamad said, “Our move to introduce Kathmandu to the Malaysia Airlines network is receiving overwhelming response. We believe that the natural grandeur of the Himalayas and rich cultural heritage of Nepal is attracting travelers to choose Kathmandu as a must-go destination,” he added.
Malaysia Airlines is due to join Oneworld global alliance later this year. Among other events, Malaysia Airlines just upgraded its London-Kuala Lumpur route to a daily frequency in Airbus A380, following the arrival of a second aircraft. The third Airbus A380 will be put on the Sydney-Kuala Lumpur route from November.
Luc Citrinot a French national is a freelance journalist and consultant in tourism and air transport with over 20 years experience. Based in Paris and Bangkok, he works for various travel and air transport trade publications in Europe and Asia.
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