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Amritsar and Kolkata join Batik Air India routes
New Batik Air India routes and additional services to Perth, via Bali will commence in September 2022, in response to increasing demand.
AirAsia X taps Mahmood Fawzy as Chairman
Tunku Dato’ Mahmood Fawzy takes over as AirAsia X Chairman from Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, who held the role since 2013, effective immediately.
Malaysia Airlines lost baggage self-service reporting
Lost or delayed baggage self-service reporting has been added to the features available to Malaysia Airline travelling customers.
Return for free with Brisbane Airtrain
Brisbane’s Airtrain is offering return for free tickets for travel to/from the Brisbane Airport until March 31 2023. Book online before December 31 2022.
KLIA Ekspres service frequency to increase
After more than two years, KLIA Transit and KLIA Ekspres service frequency will increase from 1st August 2022.
Santan unveils new Nasi Lemak On-The-Go
Nasi Lemak On-The-Go is the latest innovation from AirAsia’s Santan. They’ve given a new twist to an old favourite at a reasonable cost.
A new cabin experience for Malaysia Airlines
Have you tried out the new cabin experience of new seats and in-flight entertainment in Malaysia Airlines’ refreshed B737-800 NG aircraft yet?
Win Ekka double passes with Brisbane Airtrain
Win Ekka double passes from Brisbane Airtrain for Queensland’s annual Royal Agricultural show this August, but be quick as entries close soon.
AirAsia X: new Aussie routes plus Auckland
More Aussie routes plus Auckland return to the AirAsia X network from 1st November, with Melbourne flights moving back from Avalon.
Batik Air Malaysia celebrates with new Boeing 737-8
Batik Air Malaysia, the Malaysian member of LionAir Group celebrates their rebranding from Malindo Air, with their first Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
Malaysia and Thailand drop Travellers Pass
Malaysia has removed the Travellers Pass requirement for Malaysian citizens returning to the country from 4th July 2022.
Firefly to Singapore returns to the schedule
You can now fly Firefly to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur with a choice of airports at both ends. Both routes also use different aircraft.