{
  "id": 4628371,
  "title": "Batik Air launches Merdeka campaign with fare cuts and retail deals at Subang Airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/batik-air-launches-merdeka-campaign-with-fare-cuts-and-retail-deals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T10:48:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/08/31/batik-air-launches-merdeka-campaign-with-fare-cuts-and-retail-deals-at-subang-airport/233424"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Batik Air has launched a Merdeka campaign featuring fare reductions and exclusive deals at Subang Airport, in collaboration with local businesses. The airline announced that passengers can benefit from 15 percent off value fares and 30 percent off flexi fares for a limited period, in addition to special offers from retailers at Subang Airport. Batik Air's CEO, Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy, emphasized the importance of Subang Airport in providing affordable and convenient travel options for Klang Valley travelers. He highlighted that the partnership with local businesses aims to enhance the passenger experience while supporting the Subang community. The campaign showcases the airline's ongoing efforts to expand its reach at Subang Airport, which currently offers flights to destinations such as Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi, Penang, Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta. With over 144 weekly flights from Subang, Batik Air continues to grow its network and cater to a wider range of destinations.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Batik Air is offering passengers special Merdeka fare discounts and exclusive retail perks...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "AEON Bank rolls out Merdeka Bonus campaign to drive digital payments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/aeon-bank-rolls-out-merdeka-bonus-campaign-to-drive-digital-payments",
        "published": "2026-08-31T09:00:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}