Malaysia Airlines has re-commissioned its Boeing B747-400 aircraft in the retro original livery, reflecting its long and illustrious history as Malaysia’s national carrier.
The newly liveried aircraft will fly selected domestic destinations from this month.
The original livery features a retro logo, the Kelantan ‘wau bulan’ or moon kite in a red circle represents a controlled flight giving an impression of movement. The ‘wau bulan’, which is Exclusively Malaysian, is also an expression of the many mythologies associated with the country.
Paul Simmons, Chief Commercial Officer of Malaysia Airlines said, “The ‘Queen of the Skies’ will be making its debut with Malaysia Airlines soon to celebrate the airline’s illustrious past as the nation’s flag bearer. The retro livery has proven to be a hit with our guests, and they will be able to spot the 1970 livery, this time on the B747.”
This aircraft will be used as an operational spare aircraft to be assigned on an ad hoc basis to destinations when required.
Emirates and Malaysia Airlines Enhance Codeshare Agreement
Emirates and Malaysia Airlines unveiled new frequent flyer benefits and routes as part of their codeshare agreement. The codeshare began with the Kuala Lumpur – Dubai route on 15 February this year. Malaysia Airlines placed its code and flight number on Emirates’ service which is represented by three daily flights on Emirates’ Boeing 777 aircraft and daily flights on the Airbus A380.
The new routes will cover 15 key Malaysian cities:
- Langkawi
- Penang
- Johor Bahru
- Kuching
- Miri
- Bintulu
- Sibu
- Kota Kinabalu
- Sandakan
- Tawau
- Labuan
- Alor Setar
- Kota Bharu
- Kuantan
- Kuala Terengganu
Emirates’ flight number will be placed on Malaysia Airlines’ services on those destinations. Under the codeshare agreement, customers will enjoy the convenience of single combined ticket for Emirates and Malaysia Airlines-operate flights, seamless travel options and receive their tickets and check in their baggage at the point of origin to the final destination.
Both Emirates Skywards and Malaysia Airline’s Enrich members can earn and redeem miles on all international and domestic flights operated by both airlines.
