Airline News

Malaysia's transport minister says he will try to resolve a airfare war between the national carrier and budget airline AirAsia.

On Wednesday, Malaysian Airlines said it would give away fares weekly to 20 Asian destinations.

It prompted claims of unfair competition from AirAsia since the government subsidises some of the national carrier's international flights.

radioaustralia.net.au

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State-owned Malaysia Airlines, which has been in the red since the Asian financial crisis a decade ago, will unveil a plan in January to buy new planes, a report said on Sunday.

afp.google.com

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Malaysia Airlines said Wednesday it aims to post record earnings this year after a business revamp, and expects to cut fares by up to 7 percent in the next few years.

nytimes.com

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Anticipating higher tourist influx from India during the coming holiday season, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has decided to increase its flight frequencies to Chennai and Bangalore.

thehindubusinessline.com

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Jetstar, the low-cost Qantas subsidiary, yesterday spearheaded the airline group's return to Kuala Lumpur as part of a plan to tackle Malaysia Airlines and AirAsiaX on their home turf.

theaustralian.news.com.au

Labels: AirAsiaX, Jetstar, Kuala Lumpur, malaysia airlines