Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo, two prominent players in the aviation industry, have come together in a landmark agreement aimed at bolstering connectivity between Malaysia and India. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the airlines paves the way for a codeshare partnership and mutual cooperation agreement, promising increased travel options and flexibility for customers.
This strategic collaboration will see Malaysia Airlines leveraging IndiGo’s extensive network in India, enhancing its connectivity into the country. As the marketing carrier on IndiGo-operated flights, Malaysia Airlines aims to broaden its reach and offer customers seamless travel experiences. In return, IndiGo customers will gain access to a plethora of Southeast Asia destinations through Malaysia Airlines’ comprehensive network, facilitating easier travel planning and exploration.
Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director, Malaysia Aviation Group, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting India as their largest international market. “With India being our largest international market, we are delighted to enter this MoU with IndiGo to further widen our reach beyond the nine hubs we currently operate within India. This collaboration underscores our ongoing commitment to providing diverse travel options and flexibility to this growing aviation market, with a primary focus on enhancing the customer journey. We look forward to fostering cultural exchange and making travel more accessible for both Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo passengers as we extend our inimitable Malaysian Hospitality to ensure a warm and welcoming experience for all our guests,” he said.Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, echoed this sentiment, emphasising the partnership’s benefits in offering a seamless travel experience between India and Malaysia. “We are pleased to announce our proposed codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia. This partnership will not only offer seamless travel experience between India and Malaysia, but also enhance international trade opportunities by improving accessibility. This codeshare is in line with our vision to provide access to an unparalleled network, while delivering on our promise of providing on-time, affordable, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences,” he said.Currently, Malaysia Airlines operates 71 weekly flights to nine key hubs in India, including major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and more. This partnership signifies a significant step towards enhancing travel connectivity, fostering cultural exchange, and making travel more accessible and convenient for passengers of both Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo.
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