Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will mount 55 extra and nine upgraded flights between Kuala Lumpur and Medan, Indonesia and for domestic routes to cater to increased demand during the Aidilfitri festive season.

A statement from MAS today said the flights would offer a total of 10,824 seats for booking through all its distribution channels from Aug 16 to 28, 2012.

 

The extra flights for domestic services are for KL-Kota Kinabalu (vice versa, eight times), KL-Kuching (one), KL-Tawau (five times), KL-Labuan (five times), KL-Sibu (three times), KL-Miri (three times), KL-Bintulu (three times), KL-Kota Baru (five times), KL-Kuala Terengganu (three times), and KL-Alor Setar (four times).

 

The KL-Medan flights and back are increased to 15 times to accommodate the increase in demand during the Raya festive period.

Three flights will be upgraded for the Kuala Lumpur-Kota Kinabalu route and six flights from Kuala Lumpur-Kuching.

The statement said MAS would continue to monitor the booking trend during this festive season and offer additional flights if necessary.

Tickets are available through Malaysia Airlines’ website at www.malaysiaairlines.com , MHmobile, www.flymas.mobi, nationwide ticket offices, 24-hour toll-free call centre at 1-300-88-3000 and all appointed travel agents.

- Bernama