Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is offering special fares for Malaysians to fly to their hometowns to cast their vote on May 5 in the 13th general election (GE13).

In a statement today, the national airline said bookings on business and economy class may be made from today until April 28 for travel from April 18 to Nov 30 this year as part of its GE13 special fares.

It said all-inclusive return economy class fares from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar, Penang, Terengganu, Kuantan, Kota Baru, Johor Baru and Langkawi start from RM130 while all-inclusive return airfares on business class are from RM713.

Meanwhile, the flag carrier said all-inclusive return fares from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, Labuan, Tawau, Miri, Sibu, Sandakan, Bintulu and Kuching on economy or business class go for as low as RM300 and RM1,713 respectively.

MAS said Malaysians can also fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Bintulu or Sibu from as low as RM76 all-inclusive return on economy class and from RM1,513 on business class.

It said flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, Labuan and Sandakan start from RM136 all-inclusive return on economy class and from RM1,713 on business class.

For guests who have booked on flights between April 27 and May 12 but who wish to defer their travel for the GE13, the airline will waive penalty charges and extend their travel period up to July 31 this year.

“We are probably the only airline to allow our passengers to revise their travel plans for the general election.

“With the special fares and new cabin baggage policy in place, guests can easily plan a day trip back home to vote,” said chief executive officer Ahmad Jauhari Yahya.

- Bernama

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