KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines will be opening seven new crew bases in Malaysia, with a total of 18 Boeing 737-800s being relocated with locally employed pilots and cabin crew staff to permanent bases in Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Miri, Labuan, Kota Bharu, Penang and Johor Bahru.
The move will improve connectivity and service quality on the domestic network and emphasizes the airline’s commitment to the respective states, boosting local economies and fostering inbound tourism.
Malaysia Airlines has also applied to extend its rural contract agreement with the Ministry of Transport, to further underline its commitment to rural air service in Sabah and Sarawak.
To ensure convenience and improved connectivity for passengers, Malaysia Airlines intends to reorganise its operations in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to concentrate operations in the main terminal.
The plan, expected to be in place by early next year, will mean quicker connections for ASEAN passengers between international and domestic flights. This will mean faster and more reliable baggage transfer and ultimately ensure better customer satisfaction.
Malaysia Airlines has seen an improved on-time performance (OTP) since the seamless transition to becoming a new entity on the 1 September 2015, with 89.8% OTP on the day despite major disruptions caused by the recent haze.
Source: Malaysia Airlines | 3 Dec 2015
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