After the successful commencement of a direct flight service between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar on November 8, Malaysia Airlines has added another new launch to its list. A new direct flight between Trivandrum and Kuala Lumpur was launched on November 10.
The airline marked the inaugural flight, MH0116, with a warm reception at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) on November 10, complete with a water salute. The flight departed at 12:01 am, signalling the commencement of this new route.
This initiative follows the successful launch of direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar on November 8. With the introduction of the Trivandrum route, Malaysia Airlines became the first full-service premium carrier to connect South Asia and the Pacific with Amritsar and Trivandrum. The airline's Indian network now spans eight key hubs, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Amritsar.
Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), expressed delight in initiating operations from Trivandrum, underscoring the airline's commitment to providing travellers with enhanced options for seamless travel to and from Malaysia. The addition of three new routes in just one month underscores Malaysia Airlines' steadfast dedication to India, its leading international market. Aresandiran also highlighted the expanded scope of hyper-personalised offerings, encouraging Indian customers to leverage these services.
Looking ahead, Malaysia Airlines is set to commence operations to and from Ahmedabad starting December 1, 2023, which will further solidify its presence in India. With these recent additions, the airline now operates 65 weekly flights to India, servicing nine key hubs and fostering stronger air connectivity between the two nations. This development not only opens up new travel possibilities but also reinforces Malaysia Airlines' commitment to providing a seamless and enriching travel experience for its passengers.
