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Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo Cement Codeshare Partnership for Enhanced Connectivity
Through
this partnership, Malaysia Airlines customers will gain wider access to
destinations within India, as the airline's flight code "MH"
will be added to seven (7) domestic destinations in India, including Kolkata,
Varanasi, Patna, Tiruchirappalli, Goa, Bhubaneswar, and Visakhapatnam.
This complements the airline's current direct routes to 10 key hubs
in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad,
Kochi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Trivandrum and Kolkata.
Meanwhile,
IndiGo's "6E" flight code will be added to Malaysia Airlines domestic
flights from its main hub at KL International Airport Terminal 1 to
destinations including Penang, Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and
Kuching; allowing holiday goers added travel options to explore the beauty
of Malaysia.
Datuk
Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group, said, "We
are delighted to embark on this codeshare partnership with IndiGo, recognising
the tremendous potential of the Indian market for both leisure and business
travel. This collaboration allows us to offer Malaysia Airlines customers
greater access to India's rich cultural and economic landscape, while
warmly welcoming IndiGo passengers to experience the unique charm of Malaysian
Hospitality. This strategic partnership reflects our mutual commitment to
boosting tourism growth between our nations, especially with the visa-free
entry for tourists between the two countries. Our goal is to provide more
travel options, enhanced connectivity, and a seamless travel experience for our
valued customers."
Pieter
Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, said, "It is indeed a
delightful moment for us at IndiGo to formalise this codeshare partnership with
Malaysia Airlines. This strategic alliance is a testament to our commitment to
bridging the skies between India and Malaysia, unlocking
unparalleled connectivity and convenience for our customers in both the
countries. The partnership will offer increased accessibility, to explore the
unique and enriching experience that the country has to offer. This collaboration
not only expands travel options for our customers, but also strengthens the
cultural and economic ties between the two nations. At IndiGo, we remain
steadfast in our mission to provide hassle-free travel experiences, and this
collaboration underscores our dedication to that promise."
Visit
the official Malaysia Airlines website at www.malaysiaairlines.com for
more information and to book your flights. Malaysia Airlines invites customers
to enroll in its award-winning travel and lifestyle loyalty programme, Enrich,
at www.enrich.malaysiaairlines.com to
begin earning Enrich Points and take advantage of member-only privileges.
Download the Malaysia Airlines app to enjoy the latest promotions at your
fingertips at any time and from any location.
Image
Credit: © Malaysia Airlines
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