- Aircraft maker predicts 100 new domestic routes
Embraer, A global aerospace company , has issued a paper on Malaysia that highlights how regional jets can facilitate the creation of over 100 new routes across Malaysia and the area.
9th Sep 2022
- Cebu Pacific 9.9 seat sale: P79 domestic, P199 international
From September 9 at 10 a.m. to September 13 at 10 a.m., 2022, it is providing one-way domestic flight base fares as low as P79 and one-way international trip base fares as low as P199. Travel can be done from 31 March to 1 August 2023.
8th Sep 2022
- KLIA and Langkawi airports among the best in the world
According to the most recent Airport Service Quality (ASQ) study for Q2 2022, KL International Airport (KLIA) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) are among the world's finest airports.
8th Sep 2022
- Firefly takes off on biofuel
Today, Firefly Airlines performed its maiden flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) wants to be carbon neutral by 2050, so this is part of their plan.
8th Sep 2022
- Malaysia Airlines begins Kota Kinabalu–Singapore flights
Yesterday, Malaysia Airlines introduced a new direct flight route between Kota Kinabalu and Singapore, marking a new milestone in its network expansion strategy.
28th Aug 2022
- MYAirline nears debut
Operator's Certificate, but has not yet announced an official debut date.
4th Aug 2022
- Malaysia Airlines Appoints Ahmad Luqman as New COO
Malaysian Airlines Bhd (MAB) has announced the appointment of Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azman as its new chief operations officer (COO), effective 1st February, 2018.
26th Jan 2018
- AirAsia and Uber Partner to Give Travelers “Door-to-Door Experience”
Asia’s biggest budget carrier AirAsia Bhd and the world’s number one ride-sharing company Uber have signed a partnership to offer “seamless, affordable and convenient door-to-door experience for travellers”
25th Jan 2018
- AirAsia to Add 30 Jets to Affiliates in 2018
According to AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes, the group plans to add around 30 new jets to its affiliates across Asia in 2018.
24th Jan 2018
- MAB Sydney-KL Diverts to Alice Springs After Experiencing Engine Problems
A Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur was forced to divert to Alice Springs after it began shaking. Passengers were told to “brace for impact”.
19th Jan 2018
- MH370 Discovery Now in the Hands of a Private Company
The Malaysian government announced on Saturday that it has hired a private company from Houston, Texas, US, Ocean Infinity to try and locate the missing MH370.
8th Jan 2018
- Warisan VP Junz Wong Courts AirAsia’s CEO for Sabah Airport Hub
Parti Warisan Sabah Vice President Junz Wong said he wants this state to become an airline hub in the future and is currently trying to convince AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes to start a JV.
28th Dec 2017
- AirAsia Introduces Two New Int’l Flights to Shenzhen and Singapore
AirAsia Berhad introduced two more international flights to its schedule. The budget carrier will now fly from Bintulu to Singapore and from Kuching to Shenzhen.
28th Dec 2017
- KLIA Drops to 34th Place in Skytrax Airport Rankings
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) dropped down to 34th place in Skytrax airport rankings for 2017 among 100 international airports.
27th Dec 2017
- MAB Plans for A380s and A350s Revealed
Malaysia Airlines Berhad said revealed that its new charter carrier, serving Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, should start operating by 2019.
26th Dec 2017
- MAHB Ignoring ICAO Clauses, Claims Lawmaker
Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua claims that MAHB is ignoring some of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s clauses regarding passenger service charges.
21st Dec 2017
- AirAsia Launches Kuala Lumpur-Davao Route
Malaysian-based carrier AirAsia Bhd launched on Thursday its inaugural flight between Kuala Lumpur and Davao, Philippines.
21st Dec 2017
- “Give us Different Passenger Service Charges”, Says Fernandes
AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes criticized Mavcom’s decision to equalize PSC rates at KLIA and KLIA2. Fernandes said Malaysia needs a low cost airport with different PSCs in order for everyone to have the chance to fly.
19th Dec 2017
- AirAsia to Offer Double Daily Service to Kunming, China
Malaysian budget airline AirAsia has increased its flight frequency from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to the capital of Yunnan province in China, Kunming from daily to double daily.
12th Dec 2017
- AirAsia Continues Bali Operations
Malaysian airline AirAsia Bhd has recommenced flights from and to Bali, Indonesia and is offering to compensate passengers who already booked flights to this destination and Lombok Island.
8th Dec 2017
- AirAsia Reports RM2.45b Revenue in Q3 2017
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Berhad reported revenue of RM2.45b and net profit of RM353.9m for the third quarter of 2017.
30th Nov 2017
- Malaysia Airlines and Air Force Excluded from MH370 Lawsuit
Both Malaysian Airlines and the Malaysian Air Force are now excluded from the lawsuit by the families of three MH370 passengers.
28th Nov 2017
- Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia Cancel Kuala Lumpur-Denpasar Flights
Flights Following another eruption at Mt. Agung in Bali, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and AirAsia X has decided to cancel all flights between Kuala Lumpur and Denpasar until further notice.
27th Nov 2017
- AirAsia: Bung Couldn’t Have been Charged RM2,000 for KL-Sandakan Flight
AirAsia CEO Aireen Omar said there was no way that Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin was charged RM2,000 for a one way Kuala Lumpur-Sandakan flight.
24th Nov 2017
- Wear AirAsia Pilot and Crew Outfits (Limited Edition)
You can now dress up as an AirAsia pilot or crew member and help raise funds for the underprivileged patients and create cancer awareness as a part of #AirAsiaMAKNA campaign.
23rd Nov 2017
- Malaysia Airlines Takes a Firm Stance against Wildlife Trafficking
Malaysia Airlines has vowed to take a firm stance against wildlife trafficking and has signed a pledge at Buckingham Palace in London.
21st Nov 2017
- AirAsia Turns to Duty-Free Shopping Online
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Bhd wants to offer customers a chance to buy duty-free online and pick up at the airport or on the plane.
20th Nov 2017
- AirAsia Unveils ASEAN-Inspired Aircraft in Manila
AirAsia Bhd unveiled yesterday in Manila, Philippines an aircraft completely inspired by ASEAN nations, bearing the tagline “I Love ASEAN”
15th Nov 2017
- AirAsia Bhd Wants to Operate in Sri Lanka
Malaysian-based airline AirAsia Berhad is keen on operating in Sri Lanka and has already pitched an offer to the local government.
14th Nov 2017
- MAB and Sabah Tourism Board to UK Boost Tourism in Sabah
Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) London signed a partnership with Sabah Tourism Board (STB) and the two will work together to bring more tourists from UK to Sabah and Kota Kinabalu.
8th Nov 2017
- AirAsia Bhd among CAPA Aviation for Excellence Award 2017 Winners
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia won the CAPA Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline of the Year award.
8th Nov 2017
- “Malindo Saved KLIA Three Years Ago”, Says Dpt. Transport Minister
According to the Malaysian Deputy Transport Minister Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, Malindo Air’s decision to move operations from KLIA2 to KLIA three years ago probably saved Malaysia’s aviation industry.
7th Nov 2017
- AirAsia Becomes Official Sponsor of UFC
Malaysian budget airline AirAsia Bhd has become the first official sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
6th Nov 2017
- AirAsia Forced to Refund $500,000 due to Kids’ Tax Glitch
As a result of a departure tax for child passengers on some of its flights since 2010, Malaysian budget airline AirAsia is forced to issue at least $500,000 in refunds.
3rd Nov 2017
- AirAsia Adds New Route from Kuching to Shenzhen, China
AirAsia Bhd has expanded Kuching’s international route network by adding a direct daily flight to Shenzhen.
1st Nov 2017
- AirAsia X Celebrates Two Big Milestones
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X celebrated two important milestones – first decade with 30+ million guests and 10 years of long-haul service at Gold Coast.
27th Oct 2017
- Malaysia Airlines Appoints Capt. Izham Ismail as its New CEO
Malaysia Airlines Berhad has appointed its Chief Operating Officer Captain Izham Ismail as its new group chief executive officer.
23rd Oct 2017
- Bellew Departs, MAB to Find New CEO Today
After the current CEO Peter Bellew suddenly departed for Ryanair, Malaysia Airlines Bhd finds itself in need of a new person at the helm.
20th Oct 2017
- MAB CEO Expects Approval for New Haj Airline by End-2017
MAB CEO Peter Bellew said he expects to get approval for the new haj airline by the end of the year from Khazanah Nasional Bhd.
13th Oct 2017
- AirAsia Bhd Named Malaysia’s Best Company for Investor Relations
AirAsia Bhd named Malaysia’s Best Company for Investor Relations at the Malaysia Investor Relations Association (MIRA) Awards 2017.
11th Oct 2017
- AirAsia X Launches Kuala Lumpur-Jeju, South Korea
AirAsia X has today launched a new route between Kuala Lumpur and Jeju in South Korea. The airline will operate direct flights, four times per week.
10th Oct 2017
- “Our Hands are Tied”, Says HR Minister on the Fate of MAS Workers
Richard Riot, Malaysian Human Resources Minister, said their “hands are tied” when it comes to the fate of 3,600 laid-off Malaysia Airlines workers.
10th Oct 2017
- AirAsia Signs Contract with Sat-Com Company Inmarsat
Malaysian carrier AirAsia has signed a contract with the British sat-com company Inmarsat and announced that it will install broadband on more than 120 of its aircraft.
5th Oct 2017
- We Need to Talk about AirAsia Mining Visitor’s CPUs for Cryptocurrencies
A suspicious script found on AirAsia BIG Prepaid website and Tuneprotect.com that uses the CPU power from visiting computers in order to mine Cryptocurrencies.
4th Oct 2017
- MASwings Awards Passengers with 100 Tickets for 10th Year Anniversary
Malaysian airline MASwings is celebrating its 10th year anniversary by awarding 100 lucky passengers with free tickets until 30th November.
4th Oct 2017
- MAS CEO Peter Bellew Wins Travel Personality of the Year Award
Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew has won the Travel Personality of the Year Award at the TTG Travel Awards 2017.
4th Oct 2017
- MAHB Announces Five More Airlines to KLIA
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the main airport operator for this country, announced that five new airlines could soon be making its way to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
2nd Oct 2017
- AirAsia and ERL Offer Special KLIA Ekspres Train Fare
AirAsia and Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) are offering a special KLIA train fare for airline passengers starting 21st December at RM48 one-way and RM88 for a return trip.
25th Sep 2017
- “We Only Have a Firm Order for 25 B737s”, Says MAS
Malaysia Airlines claims it only has firm order for 25 Boeing 737s with the manufacturer and that everything else is optional.
22nd Sep 2017
- Malaysia Airlines Accused of Firing “Overweight” Flight Attendants
Malaysia Airlines has been accused of sacking several of its flight attendants for “being overweight” by NUFAM.
22nd Sep 2017