Malaysia Airlines’ has launched its new service from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai.

Malaysia Airlines, Commercial Director, Dr Hugh Noel Dunleavy said, “We see great potential in Dubai. Dubai is a tourism, trade and logistics hub which has earned itself the reputation as being the gateway between the east and the west.

“Home to just over 2 million people of more than 200 nationalities, Dubai is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. With world-class shopping and leisure facilities, Dubai is a popular destination for business and leisure. 

“As we expand our network we want to prepare our products and services to serve our guests better each time they fly us. Our focus is ultimately customer satisfaction.” he said. Dunleavy added.

MASholidays, the travel and tour arm of Malaysia Airlines, is also offering two exclusive tour packages to Dubai in conjunction with the national carrier’s commencement of services to the United Arab Emirates’ capital.

Customers can choose from two attractive packages of either group or individual departure which are tailor-made to suit Malaysian travellers. These 5days/3nights packages are reasonably priced at RM3499 and RM2840 respectively for inaugural date departures.

The package will bring guests to experience several iconic landmarks in Dubai including the famous Burj Khalifa. Several famous eateries that serve sensational Middle Eastern and international cuisines are also in the list for this package. The Address in Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping and entertainment destinations in the world and The Palace Downtown are also included.

A two-class configured Boeing 777-200 aircraft will be operated on this Kuala Lumpur - Dubai - Kuala Lumpur route and it will offer a total capacity of 282 seats in each flight, equivalent to 3,948 seats weekly.

Malaysia Airlines has been steadily growing its reach and capacity in the past year. Malaysia Airlines regional footprint has also been deepened with increased frequencies, daily and weekly, to key business and leisure cities around Asia. 

In addition, Malaysia Airlines network is expanded through its various code share agreements and its membership in the oneworld airline alliance since February 2013.