Malaysia Airlines is set to enhance its Australian network with increased flights and the debut of its latest Airbus A330neo, offering passengers a quieter, more comfortable journey – and for those in business class, an elevated level of luxury. The A330neo, which replaces the older A330 models typically seen on Kuala Lumpur–Australia routes, introduces a…
GEORGE TOWN, Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the airline will expand its presence in Malaysia after choosing Penang as its first destination a year ago. “Juneyao Airlines is now expanding its footprint by officially introducing the Shanghai–Kuala Lumpur route. This move enhances air connectivity between China and Malaysia,…
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and AirAsia MOVE have formed a strategic partnership to promote travel to Singapore, particularly from key Southeast Asian source markets like Malaysia and Thailand. Established formally in a Letter of Cooperation dated April 17, 2025, the collaboration will introduce curated holiday packages on the AirAsia MOVE platform. The packages will…
PENANG, 11 April 2025 – Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has officially launched a new direct flight route between Yangon and Penang, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity and enhancing travel, trade, and tourism links between Myanmar and Malaysia. The bi-weekly flight, operating every Monday and Thursday, uses a 96-seater Embraer 190 (E190) aircraft, which…
Penang, April 2, 2025 – The expansion of Penang International Airport (PIA) is underway to accommodate increasing international flight frequencies and passenger traffic, Penang State Executive Councilor for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai stated. The expansion will enhance the passenger experience and further consolidate Penang’s position as a leading regional aviation hub….
CNN- A Jetstar flight from Bali, Indonesia, to Melbourne, Australia, was forced to return after a passenger attempted to open an airplane door during the middle of the flight over the Indian Ocean, the airline confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, March 31, when the disruptive passenger tried to lift…
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism promotional activities between Sandakan and Chaozhou in China will be further enhanced as both parties vow to cooperate more closely despite the termination of direct flights. Sandakan Municipal Council president Walter Kenson urged local tourism players to further strengthen collaboration with their counterparts from Chaozhou after a fruitful visit by the Chaozhou…
Initiatives are now being made to establish a direct chartered flight from Johor Baru to Taichung, one of the biggest cities in Taiwan. Johor chapter head of the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) Edwin Tay stated that he would be leading a delegation to Taiwan in the near future to negotiate with the Taichung city…
Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia’s national airline and a member of the Malaysian Aviation Group, has partnered with global travel services provider Trip.com to enhance its MH upgrade programme. This is the airline’s first time offering its upgrade facility on a third-party website, and this offers greater convenience and ease of use for travelers. MH upgrade allows…
(March 19) The Edge Malaysia: Bangkok Airways Pcl is set to purchase up to 30 new aircraft under its replacement policy, after a tourism boom fueled by hit TV series The White Lotus. The Thai airline is in talks with Airbus SE, Boeing Co, and Embraer SA to purchase a minimum of 20 single-aisle jets…
