MAS launches cheap fares to local and foreign destinations

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Global Sales is back with great offers to domestic and international destinations from Nov 8 to 15. Promising to offer something for everyone, the sale kicked off with a pre-sale for Enrich members yesterday. Pre-sale tickets are only available at MAS tickets offices and call centre. In a statement on Saturday, MAS executive vice-president Datuk Bernard Francis said the Global Sale covered all travel segments ranging from business to economy passengers.

“For the first time, the sale also includes destinations some of our codeshare partners fly to. This is an excellent opportunity for travellers to take advantage of our vast network connections to travel around the world. We are also rewarding our Enrich members with an exclusive preview a day earlier than the general public,” he said. Business class passengers can enjoy fares from RM799 to Bangkok, Hanoi and Manila, RM999 to Taipei and Xiamen, RM3,999 to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and RM2,199 to both Dubai and Jeddah. Fares to London and Paris on business class are from RM5,999 and to Los Angeles and Buenos Aires from RM7,999. “If you are looking for a getaway closer to home, look out for business class offers from RM299 to Penang and Langkawi, RM519 to Kuching and RM639 to Kota Kinabalu,” MAS said.

Those travelling on economy class can fly to Asean destinations such as Jakarta and Bandung from only RM199 and RM339 to Bali, while fares are from RM349 to Hong Kong, RM599 to Maldives and RM889 to Tokyo. “Take advantage of the lower euro with European-getaway fares from RM1,599 to London, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome and RM1,699 to Amsterdam,” it said.

For the first time, travellers can enjoy discounted fares to MAS’ codeshare destinations under its partnerships with British Midlands , Alitalia and KLM. “Fancy a trip to Old Trafford stadium? Fares are now available from RM1,899 to Manchester via London with British Midlands.
“Explore Barcelona, Madrid and Athens via Frankfurt from only RM1,999 with Alitalia. Check out Brussels at RM2,099 and Oslo at RM2,199 via Amsterdam with KLM,” it said. “With flexible travelling periods from Dec 8 to Sept 30, 2011 as well as competitive fares, it’s the perfect time to plan your holiday in advance,” Bernard said. Fares quoted are for one way travel. Tickets are available at MAS’ ticket offices, call centre, selected travel agents and online at http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/.
— Bernama