Airlines under the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) such as Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and MASwings will offer more than 18,000 additional seats for the peak travel period in conjunction with Aidilfitri which is expected from April 18 to May 1, 2023.
MAG said that in addition to being able to accommodate high demand, the seats are an addition to the 20,000 seats that were launched on March 29, 2023 and are now almost sold out.
According to MAG, the airline will use Airbus 330 for several routes in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.
“Based on these additional seats, the fares will dynamically be adjusted downwards to be more affordable to enable passengers to return to their respective villages,” he said.
MAG said that Malaysia Airlines’ partner airline, Firefly, also increased the frequency of flights to Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu. In line with the increase in demand during the holiday season, passengers are also encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to enjoy attractive flight offers, said MAG Aviation Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi.
“As of February 2023, our expected capacity has reached 85 percent of the 2019 figure and we also expect a positive increase, especially with the arrival of the festive season and school holidays.
“Therefore, we encourage people to take advantage of this additional capacity and enjoy the experience of meeting their loved ones again. This is also in line with our commitment in supporting the government to provide travel facilities for the people,” he said.
More information on flight bookings, the perfect holiday planning and exciting activities can be found on the official websites of Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and MASwings.
