The flight to Kota Kinabalu recorded a load factor of over 80%, showing encouraging demand for low-cost travel.
MYAirline CEO Rayner Teo said the flights cemented its official presence as an airline.
“MYAirline believes our entry into these destinations will help boost tourism in Malaysia and accommodate increasing travel demands.”
He said since its route announcements, the airline has seen encouraging response from travellers.
“Guests can now look to benefit from more affordable fares. With air travel gaining momentum this year, we look forward to increasing tourism numbers into the country via new routes and additional flight frequencies,” he added.
The carrier will operate two daily flights to Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Langkawi with the Airbus A320-200 aircraft with a single class, 180-seat configuration. From Dec 23 onwards, flight frequency to Kuching will increase to three times daily.
Langkawi Development Authority CEO Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib was proud that Langkawi was chosen as MYAirline’s first destination in the peninsular.
“The flight into Langkawi is much needed as tourism into the island is moving towards pre-pandemic levels.”
Sabah Tourism Board CEO Noredah Othman said, “We hope that with more options for affordable flights into Sabah with MYAirline, this will help encourage tourists to take the opportunity to explore the state and its many attractions”.
The board hopes to strengthen its collaboration with MYAirline and introduce other destinations in the state, she added.
MYAirline is planning to expand by opening more domestic routes by first quarter (Q1) of next year from KL to Kota Bharu, Penang and Sibu. It also has plans to fly to selected Asean destinations by Q2 next year.
In line with its sustainability goals, MYAirline claims it is the first airline to be fitted with light and eco-friendly seats. Manufactured in Italy, these ergonomically designed seats save approximately 800kg of weight which translates to fuel saving, it said.
For more information on MYAirline, visit its website at www.myairline.my.