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Malaysia Airlines Expands Its Route Network Again

The airline will add another route to India.

Malaysia Airlines aircraft (Photo: Shutterstock | hkhtt hj)

Malaysia Airlines plans to expand its Indian network by adding flight operation to Kolkata on December 2, operating five times a week with Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

“India is a key market for us, and by continually enhancing our network and increasing frequencies, we aim to deliver exceptional travel experiences, complemented by Malaysia Airlines’ renowned hospitality,” Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said in a news release.

The new services came after increasing frequencies to the Indian city of Amritsar in August. Kolkata is Malaysia Airlines’ tenth Indian destination. With the addition of flights from Kolkata, the airline will offer 76 weekly flights between the two countries.

Expanding the European Market

The Malaysian flag carrier managed to survive two crises and the pandemic, expanding its route map in August and September, such as Da Nang, Vietnam, and Maldives. In response to the arrival of the additional widebody aircraft, the airline has announced that Kuala Lumpur – Paris will be resumed on March 22. 2025 after nearly a decade hiatus. The four weekly flights will be operated by an A350-900 and are expected to promote connectivity between Malaysia and France.

Earlier, the airline’s passengers were left frustrated after consistent flight disruptions. Malaysia Airlines defended itself and revealed that the delayed delivery of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft was one of the reasons. The aircraft manufacturer has fallen short of delivering 17 new aircraft by 2024. In January, the airline announced that it would modernize its fleet by adding four A330s alongside eight Boeing 737 MAX 8s

However, the airline has five Airbus A330neos in its delivery pipeline. The new aircraft are expected to be delivered by the first quarter of next year, following one A330neo in October.

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