KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), together with its sister airlines Firefly and MASwings, has joined several other airlines in waiving the flight change or flight rebooking fee for Malaysians with existing bookings who wish to travel during the upcoming 14th General Election (GE14) that is scheduled to be held on May 9.

“This is to allow Malaysians to fulfil their responsibility as voters,” the group said in a statement.

The waiver is applicable for all types of tickets with a travel date that falls between May 8 and May 10, inbound or outbound.

“Only one change is permitted and it must be done within 10 days from today. Passengers are allowed to delay their travel dates [for] up to two months from the original date of travel.

“All fare subclass and seasonality surcharges apply as per purchased flight ticket fare rules,” the airline said.

Malaysia Airlines said customers can make the booking changes at respective airlines' ticket offices or by contacting Malaysia Airlines/MASwings Call Centre at 1300 88 3000, or Firefly Call Centre at 03-7845 4543.

Other airlines that have similarly offered to waive the rebooking fee are: Cathay Pacific, Malindo Airways, and AirAsia.