Malaysia Airlines boosts connectivity in India, increases flight frequency from Amritsar to 7 times weekly
National, 31st May 2024: In response to the robust travel demand and positive load factor performance on the Amritsar-Kuala Lumpur route, Malaysia Airlines will further boost its frequency from four to 7 times weekly effective 1 August
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National, 31st May 2024: In response to the robust travel demand and positive load factor performance on the Amritsar-Kuala Lumpur route, Malaysia Airlines will further boost its frequency from four to 7 times weekly effective 1 August 2024. The airline had previously doubled its frequency to Amritsar from two to four times weekly in January 2024; signifying the confidence of this booming market.
Notably, the enhancement of frequencies from Amritsar will bring the airline’s tally of weekly flights in India to 71. Launched in November 2023, Amritsar is one of three new India routes introduced in 2023 alongside Ahmedabad and Trivandrum. The airline had also recently increased frequencies on the Trivandrum route to four times weekly effective 3 April 2024.
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Malaysia Airlines boasts an extensive India network, offering flights from nine major hubs, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar and Trivandrum. Serving as the gateway to Asia and beyond for Indian travellers, the airline offers seamless onward connections to Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, and other key destinations in Asia Pacific.
“India remains a cornerstone of our business strategy. We are delighted to strengthen our operations in this dynamic market by further boosting flight frequencies from Amritsar. Operating 71 weekly flights between India and Malaysia, we remain steadfast towards offering enhanced flexibility and travel options to Indian travellers, serving as the gateway to Asia and beyond. With our extensive network, comfortable transit options, and delivery of our inimitable Malaysian Hospitality, we are confident about capturing the escalating travel demand from India.”
Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)
To celebrate the increase in flight frequencies, Malaysia Airlines is offering special promotional fares for Indian travellers to explore Malaysia. Enjoy fares to Kuala Lumpur from Amritsar starting from INR 15,099 all-in return which is available for sale from now until 7 June 2024 for travel until 31 March 2025.
About Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines is the national carrier of Malaysia, offering the best way to fly to, from and around Malaysia through its premium and full-service offerings. Malaysia Airlines carries up to 40,000 guests daily on memorable journeys and embodies the incredible diversity of Malaysia; capturing its rich traditions, cultures, and cuisines via its inimitable Malaysian Hospitality. The airline is part of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), a global aviation organisation that comprises different aviation business and lifestyle travel solution portfolios aimed at serving global air travel needs.
The airline is committed to facilitating safe and seamless travels by placing safety and hygiene as the anchor across all end-to-end consumer touchpoints in line with its MHFlySafe initiative. Via its alliance with oneworld®, Malaysia Airlines offers superior connectivity to more than 900 destinations in 170 territories across the globe. In India, the airline operates flights from nine key destinations, comprising New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Amritsar, Trivandrum, and Ahmedabad. The recent enhancement of frequencies from Amritsar will bring the airline’s tally of weekly flights in India to 71.
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