Malaysia Airlines Expands Focus to Non-Metro Indian Cities

Malaysia Airlines plans to fly to more non-metro cities in India and increase flight frequency to Ahmedabad and Trivandrum. The airline currently connects nine Indian cities with Kuala Lumpur through 71 weekly flights and plans to start services from Kuala Lumpur to Paris by March 2025.

Malaysia Airlines is set to broaden its reach in India by incorporating more non-metro cities into its flight schedule and enhancing the frequency of flights to Ahmedabad and Trivandrum, according to a senior airline official.

The airline, part of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), currently operates 71 weekly flights connecting Kuala Lumpur to nine Indian cities. Chief Commercial Officer Dersenish Aresandiran confirmed the plans to bolster services to Ahmedabad and Trivandrum.

Additionally, Malaysia Airlines plans to commence flights from Kuala Lumpur to Paris starting March 22, 2025. Despite recent operational challenges leading to a temporary network reduction, the impact on India operations remains minimal.

(With inputs from agencies.)