Better showing by Malaysia Airlines in Q3

Chief executive officer Peter Bellew(inset) said that amidst external challenges, the focus has so far been on managing costs and continuing product improvements in food, on-time performance and new Business Class seats.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) announced a “marked improvement” in revenue and passenger loads in the third quarter (Q3) ended September 2016.

Without revealing the actual revenue figure, MAB said in a statement that passenger revenue rose 12% over the previous quarter due to aggressive sales campaigns.