Qualampur: Malaysia Airlines is confident of continuous recovery of 2025 and beyond tourism, supported by strong consumer trust, greater dynamics and better economic conditions.
However, the airline is cautious, as the increasing tariffs, inflation trends, and disintegration of the global supply chain are expected to increase the ongoing pressure on its operating costs.
Malaysia Airlines focuses on offering a compelling product that supports long -term development, “said Dersenish Eresandiran of Malaysia Aviation Group, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines, as a premium carrier.
This includes ongoing fleet modernization, enhanced passenger comfort and a composite better travel experience.
“We are committed to ensure the access to the network, offer flexible fare options and strengthen customer engagement through their rich loyalty program and lifestyle integration,” he explained. Sunbiz,
Dersenish said that increasing partnership with government stakeholders to promote encouragement for domestic travel, especially during the extreme travel period, remains an important strategy.
He said that as a national carrier, Malaysia Airlines is working closely with Malaysia in supporting the targets of 2026 Malaysia in strengthening air connectivity across the country and supporting domestic tourism scenario.
“In the Agranukram, we are actively working with the state tourism bodies, including the Sarwak Tourism Board, to continue the positioning as a top -level domestic destination to the Langcovi to support the events such as Rainforrest World Music Festival, and Langkavi Development Authority (LADA).
Malaysia Airlines has signed a memorandum with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) to pour into public activities.
“Construction at the initiative of the previous festive season, which promotes the journey through subsidy, promotion and targeted discounts, has a strong ability to formal and expand these partnerships.
“New incentive schemes such as travel vouchers, housing subsidy and special fare publicity can be developed by working closely with tourism boards, regional governments and concerned ministries.
“These initiatives will not only stimulate the demand for high domestic travel during high-travel periods, but will also support the extensive national tourism recovery goals, promotes regional economic activity, and strengthens the cooperation of public-private sector in travel and aviation industries,” Darsnish said.
The airline has increased the arrival of domestic airport (+6.1%), which validate the importance of maintaining and optimizing the intra-Malasia routes.
Passenger load factors from Kuala Loampur are Bintulu (+11%), Langakvi Tawau, and Sandakan (+9%), Miri and Penang (+8%), Alor Setter, Kota Bharu, Kuanan, and Sibu (+7%), Kuching, Kuching, Kuching, Kuching, Kuching, Kuching, Kuching, Kuching, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu (+4%).
Meanwhile, Sister Airline Jugnu saw its domestic passenger load factors more than 6% growth in 2024 vs. 2023, such as a major routes such as Penang and Johor Bahru.
In terms of increased capacity, top domestic routes saw an increase in the available seat kilometers (ASK), which from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu (+19%) and Johor Bahru (+10%) by Malaysia Airlines, and from Kota Kinbalu to Tawau (+77%) and Tawau (+33%).
Dersenish stated that Malaysia Airlines has strengthened its network connectivity, especially for high-mang coastal and beach sites, reflecting increasing interest in these routes.
In addition, the airline has increased its marketing efforts to promote domestic tourism through the “Bonus Side Trip” program which includes seven major destinations: Alor Setter, Langcovi, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, Kule Terengganu, Quunton and Penang.
This initiative supports Malaysia’s economic growth, contributing to the widespread ambitions of Malaysia traveling for the year 2026.
Touching the modernization and expansion of the fleet, Dersenish stated that the commitment of Malaysia Airlines to modernize its fleet is underlined by the recent orders of the Boeing 737–8 and 737–10 aircraft under the second phase of its narrow-body replacement program.
He said that this investment would increase fuel efficiency, reliability and overall passenger experience.
“737-8, which is in service with Malaysia Airlines since 2023, marks the onset of renewal of our narrow-body fleet. In addition, we are upgrading some major domestic flights, including Eastern Malaysia services, which wide-bodies A330 aircraft to increase capacity and increase capacity during peak.”
Malaysia Airlines is committed to supporting national connectivity and strength.
During the major festive season, Dersenish said, the government subsidized fixed-kiraya promotion to ensure a journey for all Malaysian people.
“Meanwhile, we are increasing the connectivity of the firefly with a subangue with more than 2,100 weekly flights for eight destinations including Kota Kinabalu and Kuching,” he said.
