Thursday 28 Mar 2024
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KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Malaysia Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnership agreement with Qatar Airways, granting passengers of both airlines access to travel to more destinations in Malaysia, Qatar, Indonesia, Australia and the United States of America.

In a statement today, Malaysia Airlines said the sale and travel under the expanded agreement has already commenced since Sept 18 this year.

Under the new codeshare agreement, Malaysia Airlines will place its MH code on 10 new destinations served by Qatar Airways, allowing passengers to take advantage of the latter's presence in the Americas, extending to cities such as New York City, Miami and Boston, among others.

Meanwhile, Qatar Airways' code will be placed on 19 Malaysia Airlines flights, extending its reach to new Malaysian cities such as Kuantan, Kota Bharu, Miri and 10 other domestic cities in Malaysia. 

"Besides seamless connectivity, passengers will also benefit from thorough baggage check-in and other benefits such as frequent flier miles accrual," the statement added.    

Malaysia Airlines chief revenue officer Ignatius Ong said the codeshare agreement is an important element towards the company's proposition of being the main airline for tourists to fly around Malaysia and Asean. 

"We are delighted to announce the codeshare expansion with Qatar Airways which further strengthens our relationship within the oneworld alliance. Through this codeshare, we will be able to offer additional destinations beyond Malaysia Airlines’ current network to our customers, with seamless connectivity to nine major cities in North America," Ong said. 

Qatar Airways senior vice president for Asia Pacific, Marwan Koleilat, concurred saying as codeshare partners since 2001, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines will strengthen the partnership and oneworld relationship by coming together in the expanded agreement.

"This latest enhancement opens up access to new gateways, making it easier for our global travelers to visit Malaysia and experience its warm hospitality and rich culture. We are delighted to strengthen codeshare partnership and our oneworld relationship with Malaysia Airlines, through this latest expansion," Koleilat said. 

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