flydubai Partners with Batik Air Malaysia to Enhance Global Connectivity Through Kuala Lumpur
(IN SHORT) flydubai has announced an interline partnership with Batik Air Malaysia, expanding travel options for passengers across the UAE, Malaysia, and over 40 additional destinations. This agreement enables passengers to book seamless connections through Kuala Lumpur International Airport, with single bookings and checked-through baggage. flydubai’s CEO highlighted the partnership’s role in supporting Dubai’s status as a travel hub, while Batik Air’s CEO expressed enthusiasm about the expanded connectivity. Passengers can now book flights through both airline websites and travel agencies.
(PRESS RELEASE) Dubai, UAE, 2024-Nov-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based airline flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have launched an interline partnership, expanding travel options for passengers between the UAE, Malaysia, and a wide range of destinations. The agreement enables flydubai travelers to connect seamlessly to over 40 destinations across Batik Air’s network via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), including popular cities such as Hanoi, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Osaka, and Sydney. Batik Air passengers will also benefit from access to 38 unique flydubai routes in Africa, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and more, with destinations like Entebbe, Istanbul, Milan-Bergamo, Prague, and Zagreb.
Through this interline agreement, passengers enjoy the convenience of a single booking and through-checked baggage, making travel across these networks more streamlined. flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith emphasized the importance of this partnership in strengthening Dubai’s position as an aviation hub, while Batik Air CEO Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy highlighted the enhanced connectivity and travel opportunities the collaboration offers.
Since early 2024, flydubai has connected Malaysia with daily flights to Langkawi and Penang, serving the market with its fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft. flydubai’s Business Class travelers can expect personalized service with diverse menu options, extensive entertainment, and added comfort, while Economy Class is optimized for space and ease.
Currently, flydubai serves over 125 destinations in 55 countries and has introduced more than 90 routes that previously lacked direct connections to Dubai. Flights through this partnership are now available for booking on flydubai’s and Batik Air’s websites, as well as through travel agents.
About flydubai
From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 125 destinations served by a fleet of 88 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.
flydubai has marked its journey with a number of milestones:
An expanding network: Created a network of 126 destinations in 55 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, South Asia and South-East Asia.
Serving underserved markets: Opened more than 90 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.
An efficient single fleet-type: Operates a single fleet-type of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 29 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 56 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 03 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
Enhancing connectivity: Carried more than 100 million passengers since it began operations in 2009.
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