KUALA LUMPUR: British Airways announced today that it will resume direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to London from May 27, 2015.
The airlines said it will fly daily at 11.05pm from Kuala Lumpur, arriving in London at 5.25am the next morning; and depart Heathrow’s Terminal 5 at 8.15pm, arriving in Kuala Lumpur at 4pm the next day.
The tickets – with return fares starting at RM3,696 for Economy Class and going up to RM29,658 for First Class – go on sale today, from 5pm.
British Airways’ Area general manager for the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa Jamie Cassidy said the airline was starting the new flights in response to strong customer demand for direct flights to Kuala Lumpur.
“As Malaysia’s economy grows, it is becoming an even more important trading partner with the UK, and Britain has long been a favourite destination for Malaysians to shop, to experience historical sites and culture and to study,” Cassidy said.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said in a statement, “I greatly welcome the return of British Airways to Malaysia.
This announcement underlines the strength and vibrancy of the air travel market between the United Kingdom and Malaysia and I believe that this new route of British Airways will bring about positive impact of great proportions to both countries from the economics, political, social and cultural standpoints.”