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Batik Air’s Flexi Fare now includes Free Meals
Batik Air now offers free meals with beverages, for all Economy Flexi fare passengers since 1st November 2024.
AirAsia FREE Seats Town this round is Penang
AirAsia makes Penang their FREE Seats Town for two days as part of the 12 million promo seats offering across their network.
AirAsia strengthens Penang and Shenzhen link with direct flights
Penang Global Tourism (PGT) has partnered with AirAsia to launch a Penang/Shenzhen direct service from 28th October 2024.
Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo Boost Codeshare Connectivity
Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo new partnership aims to boost codeshare connectivity across their key hubs in Malaysia and India.
Thailand moots “6 Countries, 1 Destination” single visa plan
Thailand proposes a single visa for six countries, now in planning with a pilot project to connect Thailand and Cambodia.
Malaysia Airlines schedule not affected by aircraft delivery delay
An aircraft delivery delay affecting Malaysia Airlines first A330neo aircraft won’t affect schedules, the airline says.
AirAsia makes KLIA number one global LCC Megahub
Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA (KUL) is the top global Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) Megahub thanks to AirAsia.
Malaysia Airlines reinstates direct Kuala Lumpur-Kolkata flights
Malaysia Airlines resumes direct flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kolkata (CCU) on 2nd December, 2024.
IOSA accreditation re-certifies AirAsia’s 7 Star rating
AirAsia Group, along with its medium-haul affiliates AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X, has been re-certified as a seven-star airline.
Fly Direct to Kota Bharu: New Route from Subang SkyPark
You can now fly Batik Air direct to Kota Bharu from Subang SkyPark, with daily flights from 21st October 2024.
UK to introduce ETAs for short term visitors
Visitors from many countries will be required to obtain a UK ETA Electronic Travel Authority, before travel, from November 2024.
Batik Air Launches Direct Penang-Jakarta Route
Travellers between Penang and Jakarta will welcome Batik Air’s new direct Penang-Jakarta route, timed for convenience.