Published on : Wednesday, July 18, 2018
He was quoted by Benama, the official news channel of Malaysia, explaining few international airlines, by now serving Kuala Lumpur, were keen on launching direct flights to the north Malaysian island.
The island this September is all set to arrange the impressive Pacific Asia Travel Association’s travel mart that will lure top tour operators worldwide.
The PTM congregates travel content suppliers from Asia-Pacific for three days of appointments with a select gathering of international tour operators.
However delegates, with just a few exceptions, will need to fly one-stop or even two-stop airline services to get to the venue.
Currently, the only direct route links are Singapore and Langkawi, served by AirAsia and SilkAir, or Scoot.
China Southern is in the frame for direct flights out of Guangzhou, providing seasonal flights previously for Chinese tour operators.
TUI Airways functions and manages weekly charter flights to the island during peak season, November to March, from London Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester.
Also, few foreign airlines serving Kuala Lumpur have entered codeshare contract with Malaysia Airways on the Kuala Lumpur-Langkawi sector. Langkawi airport’s website shows that Myanmar Airways International, Emirates, Air Mauritius and Philippine Airlines codeshare with MH flights out of Kuala Lumpur to extend their sales reach to Langkawi.
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