Friday 29 Mar 2024
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KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines have announced a joint business partnership, offering customers more choices on flights between Malaysia and Japan.

To be launched on July 25, the initiative will see Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines enhancing their capabilities and leveraging each other’s strengths, said a joint statement.

With Malaysia Airlines resuming flights to Japan starting July, the two airlines combined will offer four weekly services between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo Narita in July and August, the statement said.

Both airlines noted the significant shift in consumer expectations on air travel post Covid-19.

They said they have adjusted to the new normal with modifications to offerings on ground and onboard as well as processes and procedures from check-in, boarding and arrival to uphold the highest safety and health standards.

Malaysia Airlines group CEO Captain Izham Ismail said the joint business was “finally taking off after a few months of delay” due to travel restrictions between both countries.

He added: “We look forward to the bilateral discussions between the governments of Malaysia and Japan to establish a travel bubble between the two countries, which will ease restrictions for cross-border travel.

“Malaysia Airlines, being the country’s national airline, and Japan Airlines play a crucial role in reviving the economy and we are confident that this synergy will facilitate commerce, trade and boost tourism for both countries.”  

Japan Airlines president Yuji Akasaka noted that both airlines are members of the Oneworld airlines alliance.

“While our expanded relationship is being launched during unprecedented times, it has allowed both Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines to ensure the highest standards of safety and hygiene are in place from the onset for our mutual customers’ peace of mind,” he added.

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