Malaysia’s air passenger traffic surges in 1H24

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s total air passenger traffic reached 46.6 million in the first half of 2024 (1H24), marking a 15.3% increase year-on-year (y-o-y) from the 40.4 million recorded during the same period in 2023.

Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) said the international air passenger traffic was particularly strong, standing at 24 million, up by 35.9% from 17.6 million in 1H23.