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Batik Air Malaysia unveils Batik Air Club
Batik Air Malaysia has launched its all-new frequent flyer programme, now known as the Batik Air Club, formerly known as Malindo Miles.
New Santan Value Combo 2025 Launched on AirAsia
Choose your favourite Santan Value Combo 2025 when you fly AirAsia this year. A good way to get a good value meal inflight.
New AirAsia MOVE Chairman a travel industry leader
A new AirAsia MOVE Chairman has been appointed to lead the platform into the next phase of innovation and growth.
Fly Direct to Miri: Batik Air’s New Route from Kuala Lumpur
You can now fly direct to Miri in Sarawak from Kuala Lumpur, twice daily with Batik Air Malaysia. Great for tourists and business visitors.
Fast immigration clearance at Kuala Lumpur with MyBorderPass
Malaysian Passport holders can now save time at Immigration with MyBorderPass, with checks done in less than 10 seconds.
Fly Batik Air direct from Subang to Sabah
Fly from Subang to Sabah with Batik Air on their new Kota Kinabalu route, with seamless connection to Tawau.
FLYsiswa programme: AirAsia continues Student Travel Discounts
AirAsia continues Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport FLYsiswa programme in 2025 with an increase in subsidy.
Malaysia Expands Auto Gate Access to 60 Countries
Visitors from 60 countries now have access to auto gate access when entering Malaysia. Prior registration is required three days before entry.
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.
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.
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.