Malaysia Airlines returns to Fukuoka
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines has resumed direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Fukuoka, strengthening its network in Japan and restoring the only direct air link between the two cities.
Malaysia Airlines has restarted direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Fukuoka, bolstering its Japanese network and re-establishing the sole direct air route connecting the two cities. The national carrier announced that the service will run up to five times a week, boosting its weekly frequency to 26 flights to Japan, in addition to its existing routes to Tokyo and Osaka.
The inaugural flight, MH56, took off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 at 11:45 PM on September 2 and touched down at Fukuoka International Airport at 7:05 AM on September 3. The Boeing 737-8 aircraft operated the route with an impressive 88% load factor on its outbound leg and a 90% load factor on the return flight MH57.
This significant milestone for Malaysia Airlines' joint business partnership with Japan Airlines allows passengers to connect to Japan Airlines' domestic services in Japan, enhancing travel options to destinations such as Amami, Sapporo, Izumo, Kochi, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Yakushima, Matsuyama, and Tokushima. Moreover, the route provides convenient onward connections for travelers from Japan to various locations within Malaysia, ASEAN, South Asia, and Australasia, aligning with Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism initiatives.
To commemorate the resumption, Malaysia Airlines is offering up to 30% savings under its Matta Fair promotion for bookings made by September 14, with additional discounts available for Enrich members and Visa card users.
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