Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2)
29 October 2019 THE signs are unmistakeable — the government is on a collision course with the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). And with that comes renewed and unwelcome uncertainty for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) shareholders. At an investors’ forum in Kuala Lumpur last Thursday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke gave those in attendance a couple … Continue reading Government, Mavcom look headed on a collision course
24 October 2019 More than 20 million passengers in Malaysia will enjoy a lower passenger service charge (PSC) following the introduction of the regulated asset base (RAB) framework, said the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). Among the airports that are expected to charge lower PSC rates are Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Tawau, Lahad … Continue reading Lower PSC for all airports, except KLIA and klia2, under new RAB
23 October 2019 More than 20 million passengers in Malaysia will enjoy a lower passenger service charge (PSC) following the introduction of the regulated asset base (RAB) framework, says the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). Among the airports that are expected to charge lower PSC rates are Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Tawau, Lahad … Continue reading All airports, except KLIA and klia2, to enjoy lower PSC under new framework, says Mavcom
22 October 2019 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Group today questioned the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for requesting it provide documented details of congestion at klia2 immigration counters. AirAsia Berhad chief executive officer Riad Asmat accused the aviation regulator of forsaking its responsibility, saying Mavcom’s duty is to protect the rights of air passengers. “The onus is … Continue reading Provide proof of klia2 long lines? Not our job, AirAsia tells Mavcom
22 October 2019 The request was made after Mavcom received a letter from AirAsia in August 2019 LOW-COST carrier AirAsia Group Bhd had not responded to a request for information on complaints of long queues at immigration counters in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2), Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) said. The request was made after … Continue reading No response from AirAsia on long queues at klia2, says Mavcom
21 October 2019 The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) says that it never received the details of the daily documentation requested from AirAsia Bhd, which the low-cost carrier claimed consisted of details of congestion on a daily basis at the klia2 immigration counters. In a statement today, Mavcom said it had responded to the letter it … Continue reading Mavcom: We never received immigration congestion files from AirAsia
18 October 2019 AirAsia Group Berhad chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes expressed disappointment with Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for its handling of complaints of Immigration counter congestion at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Fernandes said AirAsia had submitted a letter to Mavcom requesting help to resolve the congestion, but in return … Continue reading AirAsia irked by long queues at klia2
17 October 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) needs to immediately make adjustments at klia2 to address congestion at immigration counters or risk painting a bad image of Malaysia, says budget carrier AirAsia Group. AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat and AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail said the long queues at immigration counters for foreign … Continue reading AirAsia: Congestion at klia2 immigration counters gives country a bad image
9 October 2019 AirAsia and AirAsia X have filed a fresh legal challenge against the operator of Kuala Lumpur International Airport at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. AirAsia claims that Malaysia Airports (MASSB) owes it $114.5 million for losses caused as a result of negligence relating to the maintenance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The … Continue reading AirAsia Files Court Action Against Malaysia Airports
8 October 2019 THE Ministry of Transport (MoT) may miss a Cabinet-agreed deadline to reduce airport tax for passengers departing from all airports, except Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), to destinations beyond Asean on Oct 1. Mere days before the lower airport tax — also known as passenger service charge (PSC) — takes effect, the … Continue reading Transport Ministry in legal quandary over PSC cut