Malaysia’s latest low-cost carrier MYAirlines has started commercial operations flights to Langkawi, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu with flights to Kota Kinabalu recording a load factor of 80% showing encouraging travel demand.
Rayner Teo, CEO, MYAirline said: “MYAirline believes that our entry into these destinations will help boost tourism in Malaysia and accommodate increasing travel demands. We are excited that we have touched down in Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, and Langkawi and cemented our official presence as an airline.
The airline operated Airbus A320-200 with 180 seat configurations to all three destinations and will increase the flight frequency to Kuching with twice daily flights, gradually increasing the frequency to thrice daily towards December 2022 end, the airline said in a statement.
“With air travel gaining momentum this year, we look forward to increasing tourism numbers into the country via new routes and additional flight frequencies. Guests can now benefit from more affordable fares,” Teo added.
The airline will soon start operations on other commercial routes like Kota Bharu, Miri, and Penang pending approvals from the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).
Going ahead, the airline is planning to secure routes for international flights within a four-hour flight range as a start. MYAirline is also venturing into the Southeast Asia region, namely Bangkok, Singapore, and Bali.