Malaysian Airlines recently conducted an all-women-operated flight marking the International Women’s Day. Right from the point of check-in to aerobridge handling, aircraft taxing and refueling, and onboard the flight through to the cabin crew and flight crew were all women. The flight flew from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuching International Airport.
All the passengers onboard were given Malaysia Airlines' signature Pilot Polly plushie to commemorate the special occasion.
Commenting on this flight Philip See, group chief sustainability officer, Malaysia Aviation Group said: “What makes the all-women flight extra special is that it necessitates a holistic approach that encompasses advancing women's participation in technical positions and diminishing income inequality. And we remain committed to championing and empowering women to play an active role in achieving their career and business goals by cultivating a culture that celebrates inclusivity, diversity, and equality in gender, race, religion, and age."
Besides being an all-women operated flight, the flight service was also the first where carbon emissions were offset in early anticipation of the upcoming launch of the Malaysia Aviation Group's passenger carbon offset program. The oneworld alliance members has brought the credits from verified environmental projects, such as The Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project. With the airline's own purchased carbon credits, approximately 26.5 tons of carbon emissions from the flight were offset.