{"id":64589,"date":"2024-06-09T14:26:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T08:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=64589"},"modified":"2024-11-29T18:18:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T12:48:42","slug":"malaysia-airlines-more-amritsar-flights-new-a330neo-ife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/09\/malaysia-airlines-more-amritsar-flights-new-a330neo-ife\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia Airlines Announces More Flights to Amritsar and New A330neo IFE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KUALA LUMPUR-<\/strong> Flag carrier Malaysia Airlines (MH) <\/a>is enhancing its network to India with the addition of more flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Amritsar (ATQ) from August 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline is receiving a good load factor and travel demand on the KUL-ATQ route. Earlier in January 2024, Malaysia Airlines doubled the frequency from 2X to 4X Weekly flights and now it will operate 7X weekly flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Malaysia Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia Airlines Amritsar Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The increase in flight frequencies from Amritsar <\/a>will raise Malaysia Airlines’ total weekly flights in India to 71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduced in November 2023, Amritsar joins Ahmedabad and Trivandrum as one of three new India routes added that year. Additionally, the airline recently increased the frequency of the Trivandrum route to four times weekly, effective April 3, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia Airlines has an extensive network in India, with flights from nine major hubs: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, and Trivandrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serving as the gateway to Asia and beyond for Indian travelers, the airline provides seamless onward connections to destinations in Australia<\/a>, New Zealand, Vietnam, and other key locations in the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)<\/strong> commenting on the announcement stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia Airlines is offering special promotional fares for travelers to explore India to celebrate the increased flight frequencies. Enjoy all-in return fares from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar starting from RM988, available for purchase until June 30, 2024, for travel until March 30, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Malaysia Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Flight Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the Flight schedule from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar effective August 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight No<\/strong><\/td>Route<\/strong><\/td>Time <\/strong>(Local Time)<\/strong><\/td>Frequency<\/strong><\/td>Remarks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
MH 118<\/td>Kuala Lumpur – Amritsar<\/td>5:15pm \u2013 8:40pm<\/td>Wednesday and Saturday<\/td>Existing frequency<\/td><\/tr>
6:50pm \u2013 10:05pm<\/td>Tuesday<\/td>Additional frequency effective 6 Aug 2024<\/td><\/tr>
MH 119<\/td>Amritsar \u2013 Kuala Lumpur <\/td>9:40pm \u2013 6:10am (+1)<\/td>Wednesday and Saturday<\/td>Existing frequency<\/td><\/tr>
11:05pm \u2013 7:35am (+1)<\/td>Tuesday<\/td>Additional frequency effective 6 Aug 2024<\/td><\/tr>
MH 206<\/td>Kuala Lumpur – Amritsar<\/td>10:10pm \u2013 1:25am (+1)<\/td>Monday and Friday<\/td>Existing frequency<\/td><\/tr>
10:10pm \u2013 1:25am (+1)<\/td>Thursday<\/td>Additional frequency effective 1 Aug 2024<\/td><\/tr>
10:00pm \u2013 1:15am (+1)<\/td>Sunday<\/td>Additional frequency effective 4 Aug 2024<\/td><\/tr>
MH 207<\/td>Amritsar \u2013 Kuala Lumpur<\/td>2:55am \u2013 11:25am<\/td>Tuesday and Saturday<\/td>Existing frequency<\/td><\/tr>
2:55am \u2013 11:25am<\/td>Friday<\/td>Additional frequency effective 1 Aug 2024<\/td><\/tr>
2:35am \u2013 11:05am<\/td>Monday<\/td>Additional frequency effective 4 Aug 2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Photo: Malaysia Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A330neo IFE on Economy Class Seats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia Airlines is set to receive its new Airbus A330neo aircraft<\/a> soon and has shared additional details about its upgraded business and economy class cabins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, the A330neo recently won bronze for Cabin Concept of the Year 2024 at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo in Hamburg, Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are thrilled to share that Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has been honored with the Bronze award for Cabin Concept of the Year 2024 for our A330neo at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2024 in Hamburg, Germany!

This award celebrates our commitment to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/WTZ0o7URv7<\/a><\/p>— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) May 31, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>