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27 December 2016 A MAJOR highlight during the year for the airline industry was the announcement of the new Passenger Service Charge (PSC), previously known as … Continue reading Bumpy flights in airline industry
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27 December 2016 A MAJOR highlight during the year for the airline industry was the announcement of the new Passenger Service Charge (PSC), previously known as … Continue reading Bumpy flights in airline industry
23 December 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has filed for arbitration against three consulting firms that were involved in the klia2 development project, seeking claims … Continue reading MAHB seeks RM298mil compensation from klia2 consultants
14 December 2016 Analysts have maintained earnings forecasts for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) financial year 2016-2017 (FY16-17) given that passenger growths in Malaysia and … Continue reading Analysts maintain MAHB’s FY16, FY17 earnings forecasts
13 December 2016 By Iylia Aziz If there’s one thing people associate with December, it’s holidays. The end of the year brings in three things … Continue reading How You Can Redeem RM20 Off All Grab Trips Until The End Of 2016
9 December 2016 More than 50 per cent of Immigration personnel manning Immigration counters at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and klia2 were replaced in recent … Continue reading Cops: Immigration staff worked with human traffickers
8 December 2016 MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects to record strong fourth-quarter results this year and end the year on a positive note, encouraged … Continue reading MAHB expects Q4 results to soar
7 December 2016 Three hundred facial recognition devices to scan those entering and exiting the country will be placed at key entry points by the … Continue reading New facial recognition system for airports, ports
6 December 2016 By B.K. Sidhu, The Star Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) has benefitted from a combination of an aggressive marketing strategy and the adjustment … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines sees boost from marketing push
30 November 2016 Penang International Airport expects to handle more travellers this year than it had earlier expected, saying the potential traffic growth is now … Continue reading Penang airport set to handle 6.4m passengers
25 November 2016 Air Asia and MAS Kargo has emerged as Airline of the Year winners in the passenger and cargo category respectively, at the … Continue reading Winning airlines, AirAsia and MAS Kargo, take home highest honor
25 November 2016 The Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) rapid growth has been instrumental to Malaysia’s economic development, opening up opportunities in trade and tourism, … Continue reading KLIA’s rapid growth instrumental to Msia’s economic development
21 November 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has reported that hydrant fuelling is fully resumed at the klia2 upon completion of all three stages … Continue reading MAHB reports full resumption of hydrant fuelling at klia2
15 November 2016 MFMA Development Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Mitsui Fudosan and Malaysia Airports Holdings, today held the ground-breaking ceremony to mark the … Continue reading Ground-breaking grandeur: Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA second phase
15 November 2016 Johnnie Walker Island Green has been launched by travel retailer Eraman at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2. As revealed by The … Continue reading Eraman launches Johnnie Walker Island Green at KLIA
14 November 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) targets passenger growth of 5% for 2017, driven by not only growth in its Kuala Lumpur International … Continue reading MAHB targets 5% passenger growth for 2017
10 November 2016 The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) operator, Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB), is willing to allow AirAsia shift some operations to the … Continue reading MAHB says ‘ok’ if AirAsia moves only some operations to KLIA
10 November 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd cannot shift its entire operations to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) … Continue reading MAHB: AirAsia cannot move entire operations to KLIA
10 November 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) handled 13.9% more passengers in October this year, with 7.32 million passing through the 39 airports in … Continue reading Passenger traffic at MAHB airports up 5.4% in Jan-Oct 2016
10 November 2016 KL International Airport (KLIA) operator, Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB), is willing to allow AirAsia shift some operations to the airport, says managing director Datuk … Continue reading AirAsia cannot relocate fully to KLIA
11 November 2016 Whis did MAHB fight to increase passenger service charge (PSC) at klia2, but now tell AirAsia it is not good to mix … Continue reading MAHB should stop spinning over KLIA, klia2
1 November 2016 CHING YEE CHOO, Nikkei staff writer AirAsia, Malaysia's largest low-cost airline, has announced its move to RedQ, its new corporate office by … Continue reading AirAsia opens new corporate office near klia2
9 November 2016 AirAsia and AirAsia X staff officially moved into its new corporate base called RedQ, located beside klia2, on November 7. AirAsia New … Continue reading AirAsia staff move into new corporate base
7 November 2016 Travellers’ failure to check their status before leaving the country is adding strain to the overburdened check-in system at Kuala Lumpur International … Continue reading Malaysians in ‘Suspected List’ can’t go overseas
6 November 2016 If AirAsia moves to KLIA main terminal, what was the point of building a huge LCCT at high cost as it would … Continue reading A pyrrhic victory for Malaysia Airports?
4 November 2016 AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has awarded a RM2.51 million contract to Yummy Kitchen Sdn Bhd for the latter to provide food catering … Continue reading AirAsia X awards RM2.51m catering job to related party
3 November 2016 Transport Ministry has no objection with Air Asia's purported plan to move its operation base from klia2 to KLIA in view of … Continue reading AirAsia to move operation base from KLIA2 to KLIA
2 November 2016 There is a possibility that several airlines based at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) would have to move to Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading AirAsia move to KLIA could see some airlines shift to klia2
2 November 2016 Hundreds of passengers were stranded at the Sultan Ismail Petra airport here when an AirAsia aircraft skidded off the runway prior to … Continue reading Hundreds stranded as AirAsia aircraft skids off runway
2 November 2016 Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is the biggest winner of the recently revised passenger service charges (PSC) as the airline’s Asean fares could become … Continue reading MAS wins big with revised passenger charges
1 November 2016 The announcement by Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) of the new passenger service charge (PSC) helps level the playing field. Malaysia Airlines Berhad … Continue reading PSC helps level the playing field
31 October 2016 A leading aviation official has called for a uniform passenger service charge (PSC) for the main terminal in Kuala Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading Push for standard service charge at KLIA and klia2
31 October 2016 AirAsia group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes lauded the changes by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to the passenger service … Continue reading ‘More needs to be done’ says AirAsia CEO on revised PSC
22 October 2016 The disrupted hydrant fuelling services at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) are being rectified in stages and are expected to … Continue reading Rectifications underway, disrupted fuelling services at klia2
20 October 2016 Passengers who own the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 are required to surrender their devices at special booths that have been set up … Continue reading Samsung sets up booths in KLIA, klia2 for passengers
13 October 2016 Airline tycoon Tan Sri Tony Fernandes appears to have finally buried his 15-year feud with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) when he … Continue reading AirAsia boss makes peace with Malaysia Airports after 15 years
14 October 2016 A mitigation plan has been put in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of passengers following hydrant fueling services disruption at klia2 on Tuesday. … Continue reading Temporary buses for AirAsia X passengers at klia2
11 October 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is currently seeking advice from the operator of the fuelling aviation system, KAFS Sdn Bhd, on the … Continue reading MAHB: Rectification works of ruptured fuel line at klia2 ongoing
11 October 2016 AirAsia X has announced all of its flights headed out of klia2 between 6pm Tuesday to 1am Wednesday will be delayed due … Continue reading AirAsia X flights delayed due to ruptured klia2 fuel line
11 October 2016 Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) is confident that the new passenger service charge (PSC) rates at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and … Continue reading MAS optimistic of favourable new airport tax charges soon
4 October 2016 AirAsia Bhd CEO Aireen Omar says the company will make further appeals against the passenger service charge hike, and calls the same … Continue reading AirAsia: Get tourists back first, before raising tax
4 October 2016 AIRASIA Bhd is all set to start its low-cost hub campaign at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) as it aims … Continue reading AirAsia, MAHB working on LCC hub branding
2 October 2016 The passenger service charge, or more commonly known as PSC or airport tax, is the talk of the town nowadays as local … Continue reading Reformulating the PSC: Yay or nay?
27 September 2016 Malaysia Airlines is in favour of the rise in passenger service charges at klia2, but AirAsia is not. Airport tax in Malaysia … Continue reading Airport tax in Malaysia one of lowest, says expert
26 September 2016 PETALING JAYA: AirAsia Bhd will appeal to the government to remove any increase in passenger service charge (PSC) rates, despite confirmation from … Continue reading AirAsia to appeal against hike in airport charges
23 September 2016 Unlike those in the peninsula, the people in Sabah and Sarawak cannot travel to Kuala Lumpur by car, bus, taxi, or train, … Continue reading Don’t hike up airport tax as it will hurt us
23 September 2016 Citing public support, budget carrier AirAsia promised today it will lodge a formal appeal to the government if the authorities impose the … Continue reading AirAsia promises to appeal if new airport tax same for klia2
22 September 2016 Passengers flying out of klia2 to international destinations, for instance, will have to fork out RM41 more soon. Now everyone will have … Continue reading Now everyone will have to pay extra to fly
22 September 2016 The new Passenger Service Charge (PSC) or "airport tax", which will see higher rates imposed on air travellers, will be implemented on … Continue reading New airport tax effective Jan 1, 2017: Liow
21 September 2016 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — AirAsia Bhd will reward 100 BIG points to guests, once they have completed their web or mobile … Continue reading AirAsia to reward klia2 passengers for using mobile check in
21 September 2016 SOMETHING has been annoying me for a long time and it happens when I take a taxi from KLIA or klia2. I’ve … Continue reading Driven mad by the airport taxi system
20 September 2016 RHB Research Institute, which has upgraded Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), to “buy” and believed that a passenger service charges (PSC) hike in Malaysia … Continue reading RHB sets RM7.60 target for MAHB
15 September 2016 Managing Director Badlisham Ghazali says it is getting feedback from airlines operating at KLIA, among them Malaysia Airlines, Malindo, British Airways and … Continue reading MAHB to expand parking bays at KLIA
14 September 2016 Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming urged the government to secure a better deal for rail users when it negotiates the new concession … Continue reading MP seeks fairer deal for ERL users as renegotiation looms
13 September 2016 A total of US$1 billion will be spent to upgrade airports throughout Malaysia in the next five years, said Malaysian Airports Holdings … Continue reading MAHB: Gov’t to spend US$1 billion on airport upgrades
4 September 2016 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) has been urged to quickly resolve the glaring disparity in the passenger service charges (PSC) between the … Continue reading MAVCOM urged to resolve disparity in KLIA, klia2 airport tax
2 September 2016 A premium lounge for low-cost airline passengers to boost klia2 will open today. AirAsia Opens Premium Lounge At klia2 AirAsia's first airport … Continue reading AirAsia opens Premium Lounge at klia2
1 September 2016 AirAsia is opening one of the world’s first low-cost carrier airport lounges, AirAsia Premium Red Lounge, tomorrow. Entrance to the AirAsia Red … Continue reading AirAsia opens 24-hour lounge at klia2
29 August 2016 Malaysia Airlines Berhad’s (MAB’s) new chief executive Peter Bellew has outlined his plans to help get the struggling carrier back on its … Continue reading New Malaysia Airlines chief outlines recovery plan
24 August 2016 The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) has called for the abolition of the passenger service charge or airport tax … Continue reading Matta calls for abolishment of PSC to increase passenger flow
16 August 2016 The differential in the passenger service charge (PSC) between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) should … Continue reading Fernandes continues to make a case for lower PSC at klia2
12 August 2016 Some seasoned travellers to Kuala Lumpur have actually shared that the public transportation system offers a great and convenient way to get … Continue reading Beat the jam with an unbeatable network of public transport
9 August 2016 The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has called on the Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry to ensure that … Continue reading MATTA wants RM33 difference in passenger charges at KLIA, klia2
7 August 2016 Passengers checking in at KLIA (top) and klia2 (below) – Bernama pictureJoan Santani Passengers checking in at KLIA (top) and klia2 Removing … Continue reading Uniform PSC At KLIA And klia2 Can Reduce Cost of Air Travel
6 August 2016 Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the differential in the passenger service charge (PSC) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) … Continue reading MAS can enjoy lower rate if it operates from klia2
5 August 2016 Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAS) can enjoy lower tax and operate from low cost terminal klia2, if it operates as a low cost carrier, said … Continue reading klia2 only for low cost airlines, says Liow
5 August 2016 Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) Chief Executive Officer Peter Bellew has reiterated his call for airport passenger service charges to be the same … Continue reading MAS CEO calls for uniform passenger charges at KLIA klia2
27 July 2016 Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAS) may operate flights out of klia2 if passenger tax at KLIA stays above that imposed at the low-cost … Continue reading MAS: KLIA vs klia2 tax variance is ‘completely nuts’
26 July 2016 Price competition in the aviation sector is set to intensify moving forward, according to CIMB Research. “It will soon price 15%-20% of … Continue reading Price war among airlines intensifying, lower fares seen
22 July 2016 KL Sentral is the most connected transit in Kuala Lumpur city. Wherever you are from and wherever you are heading to, you will … Continue reading A Train Ride Away to Major Places and City Hotspots
22 July 2016 WHILE we understand the government’s proposal to allow only passengers into airport terminals to boost airport security, such a proposal would also … Continue reading Tough security plan will hit airport shops
20 July 2016 Malaysia Airlines is on the right track of a turnaround and there is no need for further retrenchments this year while business … Continue reading No layoffs this year: MAS CEO
20 July 2016 There will be no more staff and route cuts for Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) but a period of refinement with lower fares … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines tries to regain lost market share
18 July 2016 The special maintenance programme using grouting injections planned for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) this year has been 69% completed … Continue reading MAHB: klia2 maintenance programme for 2016 69% completed
18 July 2016 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is currently reviewing the airport passenger service charges (PSCs) and will announce its decision by year-end. Airlines … Continue reading Mavcom to announce decision on passenger service charges later
14 July 2016 Leading low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd contends that raising the airport tax for passengers using klia2 would be a regressive step and hamper economic growth … Continue reading AirAsia’s Fernandes: Airport tax hike regressive
13 July 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will be meeting up with AirAsia Bhd officials to discuss on how to promote klia2 as a low cost travel … Continue reading MAHB, AirAsia to hold talks on promoting klia2
13 July 2016 Malaysian Airports Holdings Bhd ( MAHB) will be meeting up with AirAsia officials again to discuss on how to promote klia2 as a low … Continue reading MAHB to meet AirAsia officials again on promoting klia2
11 July 2016 There is no need to build a separate low-cost terminal as the current Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) accommodates all airlines' … Continue reading No need to build separate low-cost terminal: Aziz Kaprawi
12 July 2016 AIRASIA Bhd’s boss Tan Sri Tony Fernandes seems all riled up for yet another battle with airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) over … Continue reading AirAsia riled up for battle with MAHB
12 July 2016 MAHB managing director contradicts Putrajaya by saying klia2 not a low-cost carrier terminal. By Raja Bahrin Shah Our Prime Minister is also … Continue reading klia2: Now everyone can cry
11 July 2016 AHB built a RM4 billion airport at klia2 when all AirAsia wanted was a RM2 billion LCCT. Tony Fernandes AirAsia Founder and … Continue reading Fernandes wants new LCCT
11 July 2016 Airport operator's MD, Badlisham Ghazali, says government must also standardise passenger service charges (PSC) regardless of type of airline. Badlisham Ghazali Malaysia … Continue reading MAHB: Passengers should pay more for KLIA, klia2 services
11 July 2016 AirAsia Founder and Group CEO Tony Fernandes is disgruntled that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) had splurged RM4 billion to build klia2 … Continue reading MAHB Built RM4 Billion klia2 So It Can Raise Airport Charges?
11 July 2016 Budget airline AirAsia Group chief Tony Fernandes has urged the government to build a proper low-cost carrier terminal if it insists that … Continue reading klia2 a ‘Frankenstein terminal’, quips AirAsia boss
9 July 2016 Objections: Both the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents and the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia have poured … Continue reading MAS’ plan to have some flights out of klia2 draws controversy
9 July 2016 MAHB managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the airport operator has had to live with the two-tier passenger service charge (PSC) for … Continue reading After RM4 billion investment, MAHB hopes new terminal fees can match
6 July 2016 All passengers using KL Sentral to enter Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Klia2 would be screened as a security measure against … Continue reading Passengers using KL Sentral to enter KLIA, klia2 to be screened
4 July 2016 I REFER to the report “Bellew wants MAB to regain its rightful place” (NST, July 1). This should be Malaysia Airlines Bhd … Continue reading Rethink plan to operate leisure flights from klia2
3 July 2016 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been instructed to resolve various issues with AirAsia at once. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong … Continue reading MAHB must settle issues with AirAsia fast
2 July 2016 Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai wants Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd and AirAsia Berhad to quickly resolve the issue between them in regards … Continue reading Liow urges MAHB and AirAsia to expedite discussions
2 July 2016 The plan by Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) to operate some leisure flights from klia2 from next year could confuse passengers. Malaysian Association … Continue reading MAS’ move could confuse passengers, says MATTA
2 July 2016 Peter Bellew started his first day as the new chief of Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS), saying he wanted a move. Peter Bellew … Continue reading New MAS chief wants to move some flights to klia2 to cut expense
2 July 2016 AirAsia has started using LCCT-KL (Low-Cost Carrier Terminal-KL) to refer to klia2 in its promotions beginning Saturday. In a newsletter sent via … Continue reading AirAsia officially uses LCCT-KL, ‘known to some as KLIA2’
2 July 2016 The long walk to the gates at klia2 has now been eased, thanks to the installation of 28 new walkalators at the … Continue reading More walkalators installed at klia2
1 July 2016 Malaysia Airlines Bhd plans to operate some leisure flights from Kuala Lumpur klia2 in 2017 where the costs are lower as it … Continue reading MAS plans leisure flights from klia2 in 2017
1 July 2016 Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has urged Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and AirAsia Bhd to work together to promote … Continue reading Work together to promote klia2, Liow tells AirAsia and MAHB
30 June 2016 TAN Sri Tony Fernandes, the man who transformed AirAsia from a dying two-plane airline into the world’s No. 1 low-cost carrier in just … Continue reading Off The Cuff – klia2 – time for a truce
30 June 2016 The name “klia2” will remain, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. AirAsia, meanwhile, can continue to market klia2 to its … Continue reading Liow: klia2 name to remain
29 June 2016 AirAsia will continue to promote klia2 as the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) with a whopping US$5mil (RM20.08mil) to be spent on its marketing … Continue reading AirAsia to invest RM20mil to promote klia2
29 June 2016 The Malaysian Public Transport Users Association (4PAM) is of the opinion that plans to rename the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) … Continue reading Renaming klia2 waste of funds, says Transport Users association