Adam Lawrence

Juneyao Air also announced the launch of direct flights between the Kunming and Kuala Lumpur, commencing on May 31st, 2024 https://cj.my/142558/penang-targets-more-direct-flights-to-boost-tourism/

It seems there will be flight from Tehran (Imam Khomeini) by Mahan Air to KL starting on March 21. Flight will be operated on every Thursday: https://www.mahanair.co.ir/en/booking/passenger

AirAsia Resumes Kuala Lumpur – Utapao Service in June 2024 AirAsia from June 2024 plans to resume service to Pattaya, with as the airline recently opened reservations for Kuala Lumpur – Utapao route. From 17JUN24, Airbus A320 aircraft will operate this route 3 times weekly. AK840 KUL1100 – 1205UTP 320 157 AK841 UTP1235 – 1530KUL 320 157 This route was last served until March 2020. https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240318-akjun24utp

Cambodia Airways will launch its first flight from Phnom Penh to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 11, 2024. The flight will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=712793444392509&set=a.548192870852568

From where you got info that OD not planning to return to SZB with jet operations? In this article, Chandran mentioned that they are interested to start jet operations once the airport is ready because they have the slots already: https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2023/10/971775/batik-air-malaysia-add-three-more-aircraft-year-end-expansion-asia "We're preparing ourselves to have more jets subject to regulatory approval and the opening up of Subang Airport for jet operations.""If Subang (Airport) is opening up with jet (operations), then we can immediately get into that market because we have the slots available. We have our ground handling available. We have all the infrastructure," Chandran said."

Turkmenistan Airlines Feb/Mar 2024 Kuala Lumpur Aircraft Changes Turkmenistan Airlines since late-February 2024 adjusted operational aircraft on Ashgabat – Kuala Lumpur route. Launched on 15FEB24 initially with 777-200LR, the airline switched to the -300ER variant since 22FEB24. The -300ER aircraft is currently scheduled once weekly until 28MAR24 inclusive. T5803 ASB0530 – 1620KUL 77W 4 T5804 KUL1820 – 2350ASB 77W 4 Schedules on/after 04APR24 tentatively lists 777-200LR. https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240229-t51q24my

China Southern Adds Shenzhen – Kuala Lumpur in NS24 China Southern at the launch of Northern summer 2024 season schedules new service to Malaysia, with the offering of Shenzhen – Kuala Lumpur route. From 31MAR24, Airbus A320 aircraft will operate this route on daily basis. CZ5079 SZX2020 – 0030+1KUL 320 D CZ5080 KUL0130 – 0540SZX 320 3 CZ5080 KUL0130 – 0545SZX 320 156 CZ5080 KUL0130 – 0555SZX 320 247 https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240228-czns24szxkul

Sichuan Airlines Adds Chengdu – Kuala Lumpur in NS24 Sichuan Airlines at the launch of Northern summer 2024 season schedules new service to Malaysia, where it plans to operate Chengdu Tianfu – Kuala Lumpur route. Airbus A320 aircraft will operate this route on daily basis, effective 31MAR24. 3U3993 TFU1725 – 2230KUL 320 D 3U3994 KUL2330 – 0500+1TFU 320 D Sichuan Airlines will be the fourth carrier to operate this route, in addition to following (operation from 31MAR24): AirAsia X 1 daily A330-300 Air China 1 daily A320 (increase from 5 weekly in 1Q24) Batik Air Malaysia 4 weekly 737 MAX 8 https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240212-3uns24kul

Batik Air targets delivery of at least 10 aircraft in 2024 https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2024/02/1010859/batik-air-targets-delivery-least-10-aircraft-2024

Garuda Indonesia this week filed service changes to its international service for Northern summer 2024 season. Planned service changes as of 31JAN24 features the following. Jakarta – Kuala Lumpur eff 31MAR24 Increase from 7 to 10 weekly, 737-800 https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240201-gans24intl

Air Incheon is a cargo airline https://www.klia2.info/news/2023/air-incheon-launches-incheon-kuala-lumpur-route/ https://www.instagram.com/aerodaratservices/p/CumF_9-BjwQ/?img_index=1

This is another financial report of MAHB from last year. In slide no 20, we can see that most of the airlines under the list of "Incoming Airlines and Targeted Destinations in 1Q24" (mind you that this was 2023 report) are now confirmed will be flying to KUL this year (Air Algerie, Turkmenistan Airlines, Air India Express & FlyDubai): https://mahb.listedcompany.com/misc/presentation/2023/3Q23_vF.pdf

Yes, i read about the first/second page of the financial report. But this is not a MAHB's "wishlist" or "dream".. You look carefully, they even have included the frequency.. most likely these airlines have some initial agreement with MAHB to launch flights to KUL..

It seems that the possibility for QF to return to KUL this year looks very promising. In the slide no 19 of MAHB 2023 financial statement mentioned that Qantas will be flying to KUL from SYD with 4 weekly frequency in 2024: https://mahb.listedcompany.com/misc/presentation/2023/2Q23_vF.pdf Another notable return in 2024 are BA from LHR, AI from DEL and BOM as well as LH from FRA. The real highlight is that KUL may receive services from IB and AY in year 2025.

Seems that AI's low coast subsidiary will be flying to KUL first ahead of its parent company: https://twitter.com/svsvijai/status/1745024737317925151 Madurai-KL beginning 31 March 2024