Malaysia Airlines A380 charter to target 6% of pilgrimage traffic
Malaysia Airlines has outlined additional details on a charter business concept to operate its 6 Airbus A380s in a dedicated subsidiary to target religious pilgrimage traffic. The Group is working toward finalising plans for the formation of a new airline, utilising the A380s to serve the Haj and Umrah market. “Six aircraft—that means a lot of seats for this business. With this fleet, we can handle 5% to 6% of the global movement [of the Haj and Umrah pilgrimage],” Malaysia Airlines CE Peter Bellew said. Bellew said the carrier has been in talks with Airbus to adapt the cabins. “We plan to increase seat capacity to 720 seats on the aircraft [all-economy class seating],” he said. Bellew has also talked to other A380 operators and partners. The business might also further tap aircraft coming off lease, such as from SIA. <br/>
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Malaysia Airlines A380 charter to target 6% of pilgrimage traffic
Malaysia Airlines has outlined additional details on a charter business concept to operate its 6 Airbus A380s in a dedicated subsidiary to target religious pilgrimage traffic. The Group is working toward finalising plans for the formation of a new airline, utilising the A380s to serve the Haj and Umrah market. “Six aircraft—that means a lot of seats for this business. With this fleet, we can handle 5% to 6% of the global movement [of the Haj and Umrah pilgrimage],” Malaysia Airlines CE Peter Bellew said. Bellew said the carrier has been in talks with Airbus to adapt the cabins. “We plan to increase seat capacity to 720 seats on the aircraft [all-economy class seating],” he said. Bellew has also talked to other A380 operators and partners. The business might also further tap aircraft coming off lease, such as from SIA. <br/>
