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Malaysia Airlines and SAUDIA Announce New Codeshare Agreement

Malaysia Airlines and SAUDIA have entered into a codeshare agreement, to expand destinations and travel options, offering passengers seamless connections and airlines’ signature hospitality services in both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia through the flights of the two carriers, beginning 15 December 2022, subject to regulatory approval.

With the partnership, Malaysia Airlines’ “MH” flight code will be added to several SAUDIA s flights with departures from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah and Riyadh, as well as flights between the cities of Madinah and Cairo. Meanwhile, SAUDIA’s “SV” flight code will be added to Malaysia Airlines flights from Kuala Lumpur to several destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Penang.

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Travelers from the Far East and the Australian region will enjoy easy access via SAUDIA to the most prominent destinations in the Kingdom, such as Madinah and Al-Ula, to learn about the wonderful natural heritage sites in them, in addition to providing many trips to the Egyptian capital, Cairo.

Passengers on board Malaysia Airlines will enjoy smooth connections to the most prominent tourist destinations in Penang which is famous for its location on the UNESCO World Heritage List and its picturesque beaches, in addition to Australian cities, namely Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.

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Malaysia Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Captain Izham Ismail, commented on the subject, saying, “We are pleased to welcome SAUDIA as our new codeshare partner to leverage each other’s network, allowing two full-service carriers to expand their operations to South East Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, respectively. The two airlines will continue to have a close working relationship while also enhancing Malaysia Airlines’ presence in Saudi Arabia through this cooperation. Additionally, it will complement our twice-daily commercial services with Qatar Airways via Doha as well as AMAL by Malaysia Airlines flights to Jeddah and Madinah for umrah and hajj journeys..

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.