National new low-cost carrier to begin operations in December

By: Patrick Beech

Malaysia's new low-cost carrier, MYAirline Sdn Bhd is set to begin operations with three flight routes in December.

It will start with flights from klia2 to Langkawi, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu with fares from as low as RM48.

The direct flights will kick off on December 1 with once-daily flights to Kuching, twice-daily to Kota Kinabalu and Langkawi.

From December 2 onwards, MYAirline will fly to Kuching twice per day; and the flights to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu will be increased to three times per day starting December 23.

The airline will be using the Airbus A320-200 aircraft, equipped with 180 seats in a single-class cabin.

"The all-in fares start from as low as RM48 from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, while the fares for Kuching and Kota Kinabalu start from RM68 and RM88, respectively.

Bookings can be made via MYAirline’s website from November 26 to 30, 2022, while the travel period for this deal is from December 1, 2022, to March 25, 2023.

As part of its promotional deal, the airline is also offering exclusive MYAirline vouchers, which can be used for flights between December 1 to 15.

MYAirline also plans to launch flights to Kota Baru, Penang, Sibu, Tawau, Miri, Alor Setar, Terengganu and other major destinations in Malaysia upon obtaining the regulator's approval.