Malaysia Airlines Sees India as a High-Potential Market

Malaysia Airlines Berhad has identified India as an "interesting" and high-potential market, aiming to establish itself as a core service provider connecting India to the rest of the world. Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad, Izham bin Ismail, highlighted India's rapid economic growth, urbanization rate, and increasing middle-class as key factors driving this interest.

Strategic Focus on Frequency and Connectivity

With 77 flights per week across 10 Indian destinations, Malaysia Airlines is not looking to form joint ventures or become an Indian carrier. Instead, the focus is on increasing flight frequency and enhancing connectivity, especially to Australia, New Zealand, and China through its Kuala Lumpur hub.

Future Plans and Market Evaluation

The airline plans to increase its flights to 80 per week from December 1 and is evaluating new destinations like Jaipur for 2026-2027. Ismail emphasized the importance of balancing fleet expansion with investments in customer experience, including food, cabin services, and new aircraft.