Through this strategic partnership, Malaysia Airlines will be able to make use of IndiGo’s vast network in India, improving its connectivity across the nation. Malaysia Airlines wants to increase its market share and provide smooth travel experiences for its passengers as the marketing carrier on flights operated by IndiGo. In exchange, IndiGo passengers would have easier access to a wide range of Southeast Asian locations via Malaysia Airlines’ extensive network, making vacation planning and discovery simpler.
Two major aviation companies, Malaysia Airlines and Indigo, have joined in a historic deal to improve connectivity between Malaysia and India. The Memorandum of Understanding promises increased travel alternatives and flexibility for passengers MoU was inked between the airlines, paving the way for a codeshare collaboration and cooperation agreement.
Through this strategic partnership, Malaysia Airlines will be able to make use of IndiGo’s vast network in India, improving its connectivity across the nation. Malaysia Airlines wants to increase its market share and provide smooth travel experiences for its passengers as the marketing carrier on flights operated by IndiGo. In exchange, IndiGo passengers would have easier access to a wide range of Southeast Asian locations via Malaysia Airlines’ extensive network, making vacation planning and discovery simpler.
The Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group, Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, expressed his excitement about the collaboration and mentioned India as their main overseas 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,”
Datuk Captain Izham Ismail
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers reiterated this mindset, highlighting the advantages of the relationship in providing a smooth travel experience between Malaysia and India.
“We are happy to convey the news of our intended codeshare arrangement with Malaysia Airlines, the country’s flag airline. Through increased accessibility, this collaboration will not only provide a smooth travel experience between Malaysia and India, but it will also expand the prospects for international commerce. This codeshare is consistent with our goal of giving customers access to an unmatched network and fulfilling our pledge to offer hassle-free, pleasant, economical, and on-time travel experiences,”
Pieter Elbers
Currently, Malaysia Airlines has 71 weekly flights to nine major Indian spots: New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and others. This partnership is a leap forward! It enhances travel links, fuels cultural mingling, and boosts usability and handiness for IndiGo and Malaysia Airlines patrons.
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