Australia – and United – lift for MAS
Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) is set to increase its presence in the Australian market by reinstating direct flights to Brisbane and ramping up flight frequencies to major cities like Sydney and Melbourne. The national carrier will resume its Kuala Lumpur–Brisbane route from Nov 29 and progressively increase capacity to other key Australian cities. It also plans to operate three flights daily to both Sydney and Melbourne by November this year, up from twice daily now. Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the expansion was driven by demand for travel to and from Australia, which has become one of the airline’s critical international markets. MAG is the parent company of MAS. Capt Izham said the Australian market was very important as the load factor there had averaged 85% over the last two and a half years. “During peak season, it surpasses 90% load factor,” he said at the unveiling of a special aircraft livery in collaboration with English football club Manchester United.<br/>
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Australia – and United – lift for MAS
Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) is set to increase its presence in the Australian market by reinstating direct flights to Brisbane and ramping up flight frequencies to major cities like Sydney and Melbourne. The national carrier will resume its Kuala Lumpur–Brisbane route from Nov 29 and progressively increase capacity to other key Australian cities. It also plans to operate three flights daily to both Sydney and Melbourne by November this year, up from twice daily now. Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the expansion was driven by demand for travel to and from Australia, which has become one of the airline’s critical international markets. MAG is the parent company of MAS. Capt Izham said the Australian market was very important as the load factor there had averaged 85% over the last two and a half years. “During peak season, it surpasses 90% load factor,” he said at the unveiling of a special aircraft livery in collaboration with English football club Manchester United.<br/>
