Flying High with Malaysia Airlines at MATTA Fair 2013

Subang, 14 March 2013: Malaysia Airlines and its subsidiaries are all set to create an impactful presence in the MATTA Travel Fair from 15-17 March 2013 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.

The national carrier and its subsidiaries are offering attractive domestic and international travel airfares, MASholidays packages and travel related products in conjunction with this three-day consumer event.

All inclusive discounted airfares for economy and business class will be available through the airline’s appointed agents participating in this event, while its MASholidays brand and subsidiary, Firefly will offer domestic and international holiday package as well promotional air fares at the Malaysia Airlines’ booths 2184 – 2218 at Hall 2 in PWTC. 

Malaysia Airlines Regional Senior Vice President Malaysia and ASEAN Region, Muzammil Mohamad said, “ This participation demonstrates Malaysia Airlines’ commitment towards supporting MATTA to make the event a success. For our travellers who love such occasions, this is the time to look out for irresistible value-for-money deals, plan their travel early and enjoy best airfares and also holiday packages.”

“Though this year will be a little different. On top of the current Malaysia Airlines destinations, we will also be offering special fares on selected oneworld routes via our oneworld member airlines including British Airways, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Dragonair and Qantas to cities like Rome, Geneva, Lisbon, Oslo, Miami and many others. This is a great opportunity for customers to enjoy the oneworld global network.”

Malaysia Airlines’ all inclusive return economy class fares for the travel period till 30 November 2013 start at attractive prices from RM399 to popular and affordable regional destinations like Singapore, Bandar Seri Begawan, Jakarta and Bangkok, RM699 to Hong Kong, RM1099 to Chennai, Dhaka, Male and Colombo and RM2499 to London, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt.

Business class travellers can enjoy all inclusive return air fares from RM1599 to Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Saigon and Hanoi RM2979 to both Beijing and Shanghai, RM4459 to Tokyo and RM12999 to Los Angeles.

Similar fares to London and Paris start from RM10999 on business class and passengers will enjoy the travel comfort of Malaysia Airlines’ all new Airbus A380-800. This latest flagship aircraft provides exciting new levels of comfort, luxury and convenience in long haul travel. Its Business Class cabin features a seat pitch of 74 inches and full flat bed seats each measuring 72 inches in length together with individual 17-inch IFE screens. The Business Class airfares are valid for travel till 30 November 2013.

Meanwhile, oneworld fares via British Airways, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Dragonair and Qantas start from RM1799 to Changsha, Cengdu and Fuzhou, RM3299 to Rome, Vienna, Munich, Oslo, Stockholm on all inclusive return economy class whilst business class fares start from RM5599.

Those visiting Malaysia Airlines booth at the MATTA Fair can also look forward to receive MAS related giveaways on first-come first-served basis, while stocks last. To add some excitement to the visitors at the booth, there will also be a mini contest on ground and the winner stands a chance to win an A380 aircraft model.

Meanwhile, Enrich, Malaysia Airlines Loyalty and Frequent Flyer programme is also reaching out to customers with a special promotion during this period. Every customer who signs up as member of Enrich will automatically be awarded 2,000 Enrich Miles at Malaysia Airlines booth in the Fair. Existing members can look forward to redeem RM50.00 vouchers at 3,000 Enrich Miles only.

Likewise, the carrier’s Inflight Shopping business unit, Temptations will be selling MAS Merchandise items such as aircraft models, fragrances, cosmetics, electronics, watches and also some exclusive leather good. There will be up to 30% discount off in-flight retail price for selected products.

Malaysia Airlines’ subsidiary, Firefly is also is offering affordable holiday packages to many destinations on its regional network. These packages are inclusive of return economy class airfare, minimum 3-star hotel accommodation and breakfast. With free & easy packages from as low as RM359 per person for 3days/2nights to Langkawi, RM379 for Penang, RM369 for Medan and customers will be spoilt for choice. Other interesting full board packages are the 3days/2nights to Perhentian for RM599 and Medan-Lake Toba for RM529.

MASwings, the travel arm of the national carrier in Borneo, will be offering virtual fair promotion from now till 31 March 2013, with a total of 150,000 seats up for grab with one way all-in fares from as low as RM99.

Travellers choosing to fly with Malaysia Airlines will enjoy an additional 10 kilograms free checked baggage allowance and reduced excess baggage charges for travel in all classes.

Customers will also be able to grab these deals through Malaysia Airlines’ website www.malaysiaairlines.com, 24-hour toll-free Call Centre at 1 300 88 3000 and ticket offices nationwide.

-Malaysia Airlines.