Qatar Airways has signed a MoU with Malaysia Airlines Berhad to expand strategic cooperation between the carriers. The enhanced partnership will offer Qatar Airways’ customers access to Penang, Langkawi and Medan, Indonesia via Malaysia’s network.
On Wednesday (February 23, 2022), Qatar Airways announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with fellow oneworld member Malaysia Airlines Berhad for an expansion of their long-standing commercial partnership. Under the enhanced agreement, Qatar Airways’ guests will enjoy access to a wider domestic market in Malaysia and key Asian destinations including Penang, Langkawi and Medan, Indonesia via Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur hub. Additionally, inbound travelers to Doha will gain access to Qatar Airways’ extensive network in Europe, Africa, the Middle east and the Americas.
In Wednesday’s announcment, Qatar Airways Group’s Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said,
“This is a significant moment for us as we have just celebrated 20 years of serving Malaysia, and this new strategic cooperation with our oneworld partner, Malaysia Airlines, further cements our commitment to the country. This partnership will serve to link both our networks and allow us to work together across different aspects of the business therefore creating exciting opportunities for our joint passengers, as well as for our airlines. As we move towards a post-pandemic world, successful business is driven by strong partnerships, and this close cooperation with Malaysia Airlines is a firm example of how symbiotic international partnerships can pave way to industry recovery. Providing customers access to the most extensive route network with unrivalled services and seamless connections.”
Also commenting on the expanded partnership, Malaysia Airlines Berhad Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Izham Ismail, said,
“We are delighted to have taken the next important step with our close oneworld partner. This partnership will provide better efficiencies and a more comprehensive network for our passengers whilst we further boost the growth of traffic flow via KLIA, which will serve as a primary gateway to Malaysia domestic and selected Southeast Asian region destinations. This MoU for strategic partnerships between Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways is an important part of our long-term business plan, as we explore more strategic opportunities and establish deeper partnerships. At the same time, it underscores the commitment of both airlines to provide passengers with safer, and increased choice of flights, wider destinations and greater flexibility on top of the excellent service hospitality throughout their travels with us.
“We believe the strategic partnership will put both full-service carriers on a stronger footing to compete in the highly competitive market as we continue to navigate recovery of the pandemic. With the reopening of international borders and an increase in the demand for air travel.”
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines launched their codeshare partnership in 2004, which has since been expanded to include 62 destinations in Malaysia, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Africa.
Source: Qatar Airways
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