Airlines to offer 20% more domestic flights during festive period to control price


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 04 Sep 2018

Anthony Loke. -Bernama filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: Airline operators in the country will increase their flight capacity by 20% to reduce air ticket prices during the peak period of the three festive seasons of Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Gawai, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pic).

"A consensus has been agreed upon today by three airlines: Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Malindo to offer more flights during these three festive seasons.

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