CEO sets in motion business plan to bring airline to profitability by 2013


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will cut unprofitable routes, spin off its ancillary units, explore joint ventures with other airlines and launch a regional carrier by second half of next year in a bid to return to profitability by 2013.

The airline, which will focus on offering premium air services, targets a net loss of RM165mil for 2012. However, by 2016 it hopes to report a net profit of RM900mil.

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