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MAB cuts 85pct capacity, essential domestic, international travels and cargo undeterred

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group's subsidiary, Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) is reducing 85 per cent of its capacity with limited service operation across its network throughout the total lockdown period between June 1 and June 14, 2021.

In a statement today, the national carrier said it would continue to facilitate essential domestic and international travels and cargo movement despite the temporary travel restrictions.

Group chief executive officer Captain Izham Ismail said the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Malaysia had moved the airline's to prioritise the safety and health of its passengers and employees.

"We continue to play our role in ensuring accessibility for Malaysia together with Firefly and MASwings, via limited commercial and charter services ever since the first edition of Movement Control Order (MCO) 1.0," he said.

MAB had deployed over 350 rescue and repatriation flights utilising Malaysia Airlines' A380, A350, A330 and B737 aircraft since April last year.

Its cargo unit, MABkargo had also operated more than 1,600 passenger-to-cargo (P2C) flights since March 2020, carrying over 30,000 tonnes of relief items on its global freighter network to ensure the global supply chain is maintained.

Meanwhile, MAB has extended rebooking travel flexibility, offering customers longer ticket validity until December 31, 2022, with a one-time fare difference and service fee waiver.

"With customers being the centre of gravity, we hope the extended travel rebooking flexibility regardless of the class fare will provide the certainty and peace of mind that their tickets remain eligible for future travel with us," he added.

Eligible customers can now rebook their travels on or before June 30, 2022, for travel to be completed by December 31, 2022.

MAB had previously offered customers the flexibility to rebook their travels on or before June 30, 2021, for travel to be completed by December 31, 2021.

Customers may refer to the airline' travel advisory available on its official website for more information.

MHholidays, the tour operating arm of Malaysia Airlines, is also offering a quarantine package at hotels approved by Malaysia's Health Ministry, available with premium hospitality, including complimentary transport.

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