Malaysia Airlines

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Production delays have forced Malaysia Airlines to postpone the introduction of Airbus A330neos into its fleet.

Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, China Southern Airlines plan to return to markets they’ve previously served over the coming months.

The carrier is cutting back its capacity as it addresses issues behind flight disruptions while preparing to take new deliveries.

Malaysia Airlines says poor reliability of rotables and CFM56 engines coupled with the departure of engineering talent led to the spate of service disruptions.

Malaysia Airlines has found a defect in high-pressure fuel hoses on an Airbus A350-900, an aircraft variant not covered by an EASA Emergency AD requiring checks of these components.

During the capacity drawdown, Malaysia Airlines has been cycling aircraft through increased maintenance checks, which has meant about 15 aircraft out of service at once compared to seven before the cuts.

Malaysia Airlines will reintroduce service linking Kuala Lumpur with Paris next year, nine years after the flag carrier suspended the route in 2016.

Malaysia Airline is citing aircraft delivery delays, spare parts shortages and workforce attrition as contributing to its decision to temporarily cut capacity.

The Malaysian government is looking to tighten its oversight of Malaysia Airlines in the wake of significant operational disruptions.

Malaysia Airlines says it will “temporarily reduce” its network from now until December on the heels of service disruptions, including delays and turnbacks.

Malaysia Airlines is moving closer to deciding which aircraft to select for the next phase of its narrowbody fleet replacement program.

As demand remains healthy, airlines are managing capacity challenges amid supply chain woes, engine issues and significant aircraft delivery delays.

Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.

While profitability will still be strong for Asia-Pacific airlines in 2024, many carriers will see a step down from the spectacular results in 2023.

Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo have announced their intention to form a codeshare partnership to improve their networks in important markets for both airlines.

The Malaysian Aviation Commission flagged the potential lack of aircraft capacity in the market, which could stem an otherwise rapid post-pandemic recovery.

The carrier expects to confirm deals by the third quarter as order activity in Asia heats up.

Malaysia Airlines plans to add three destinations this year as it looks to build up international connectivity from its Kuala Lumpur hub.

CEO Izham Ismail described 2024 as “a year of [enhancing] credibility” for MAG as it looks to prove its 2023 profit was not just a one-off.

Malaysia Airlines is exploring joint business agreements with three other carriers and could revive plans for a proposed partnership with Cathay Pacific.

The Malaysian Government has received a “no find, no fee" proposal from exploration company Ocean Infinity.

Listen in as Malaysia Airlines MD Izham Ismail discusses the carrier's international network designs, fleet strategy, potential JVs and challenges ahead.

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) managing director Izham bin Ismail has hinted at “handsome results” for fiscal 2023, representing a turnaround coming out of the pandemic.

The return of international service from China has contributed to the ongoing recovery of traffic at Routes Asia 2024 host Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.