Malaysia Airlines expands China network, digital partnerships
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Malaysia Airlines Bhd is expanding its presence in China as passenger traffic on its China network rose 27% in the first half of the year, driven by increased travel demand. The national carrier carried more than 600,000 passengers on its China services, with an average load factor of 84%. The airline expects to carry over 52,000 passengers during the Golden Week holiday period, a 21% increase from the same period last year.
Malaysia Airlines' China network now includes nine gateways, with Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Hong Kong, and Taipei among them. The carrier's sister airline, Firefly Sdn Bhd, plans to launch daily Kuala Lumpur-Kunming services, subject to regulatory approval. Malaysia Airlines is also expanding its digital presence in China through partnerships with technology and travel platforms, including Huawei Technologies, TravelSky Technology, and Weixin Pay.
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