News
17 March 2011
MASWINGS Increases Flight Frequency
MASwings today announced it would revive the Kota Kinabalu – Mulu sector by introducing a direct non-stop service Kota Kinabalu-Mulu-Kota Kinabalu effective 27 March 2011.
“With the increase of tourist arrival into Kota Kinabalu after its introduction as Malaysia Airline’s Eastern Hub and the commencement of direct services from KK-Haneda and KK- Kaohsiung on 15 November 2010 as well as KK-Perth on 15 Jan 2011, we believe the route will be able to meet the demand of many tourist arrivals into Kota Kinabalu continuing their journey to Mulu” said Head of Commercial Azlan Awang Tanjong.
“Over the past month, the traffic growth from Kota Kinabalu to Mulu via Miri has increased substantially. The introduction of this direct service is a clear demonstration of our commitment to assist the Government of Sarawak to make Mulu more accessible and reachable to many tourists” he added.
MASwings has been active in promoting Sabah and Sarawak worldwide through our Malaysia Airlines offices and are working alongside with both state tourism bodies.
In addition to that, MASwings has also organized various familiarization trips for several media in Peninsular Malaysia to have a first hand experience stay and adventure in Mulu.
Prior to the introduction of the direct services, tourists have to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Miri before taking a connecting flight from Miri to Mulu, which took them almost 1 hour 50 minutes including transit time. The direct service will take approximately 50 minutes and the reduction in time will allow tourist more time to explore Mulu to the fullest.
The non-stop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Mulu and vice versa will operate three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The flight from Kota Kinabalu will depart at 12.30pm and arrive Mulu at 1.20pm, whereas the flight from Mulu will depart at 1.45pm and arrive Kota Kinabalu at 2.35pm.
In conjunction with the direct service, MASwings is offering special promotional fare which is saleable from now till 21 March 2011. Fares are from RM95 one way on economy class excluding airport tax and other charges. Tickets can be purchased from Malaysia Airlines and MASwings ticketing office and call centre in Malaysia or via online at www.maswings.com.my.
The Managing Director of Royal Mulu Resort and Mulu Park Management, Dato’ Robert Geneid said “I am delighted that MASwings has decided to commence a non stop direct service between Kota Kinabalu and Mulu effective 27 March 2011”.
“Once again MASwings is taking the lead in opening up new and important sectors so vital to the success of our tourism industry. In this case, you are linking two of the hottest tourism destination in the country and have made it easier for tourist to experience the best that Borneo has to offer” he added.
“Well done again MASwings and on behalf of Royal Mulu Resort and Mulu National Park, we trust this new service will be a great success!” he concluded.
Meanwhile, MASwings also increases its flight frequency from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau and vice versa making it the fourth frequency which will operate 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday adding to its current frequency of 3 daily flights.
In Sarawak, MASwings will increase its frequency to an additional daily flight from Miri to Limbang and vice versa.
“Over the last year, traffic from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau and vice versa has grown 175% while Miri to Limbang vice versa has grown 80% and hence, our decision to increase its frequency is very much factored on the increase of demand of the routes”, said Azlan.
For more info on MASwings flight schedule, please log on to www.maswings.com.my or call our call center at 1-300-88-3000.
Issued By: Corporate Communications Department MASwings