Gearing up for anticipated air travel surge

Preparing for takeoff: Hiring existing pilots or training co-pilots to become pilots are among measures to meet the anticipated higher demand for air travel according to a strategy director at a local airline. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Several airlines here have begun moves to increase the number of pilots and ground crew in anticipation of higher demand for air travel in 2024.

Among them is Batik Air, which is expected to hire 120 pilots by the end of this year while Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), which operates Malaysia Airlines, is working towards increasing manpower by 2025.