MAS offers up to 30 % discount for Indian travellers

Malaysia Airlines is back with its mega air fare sale by offering up to 30 per cent discount for Indian travellers to various destinations in Malaysia like Kuala Lumpur and beyond, such as Australia and New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

The deal offered through www.malaysiaairlines.com is valid for booking up to March 15, 2013 and travel from now until Sept 30, 2013 from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai.

"India is one of the most significant source markets and this is the reason Malaysia Airlines keeps on introducing value added services for avid Indian travellers," Malaysia Airlines Regional Senior Vice President, South Asia & Middle East Azahar Hamid said in a statement.

He said this offer is for price-conscious Indian consumers looking for value deals to great holiday destinations.

"When the domestic fares are at an all-time high we proudly offer the best for some of the most sought after international destinations like Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Indonesia.

"We want more and more Indian passengers to experience our in-flight services like elaborate Indian cuisine and quality on-board entertainment like the latest blockbusters, popular TV shows, multi-player games and critically acclaimed album releases," he said.

An all-inclusive flight to Kuala Lumpur from Delhi is priced at Rs27,842 (RM1,556), from Mumbai Rs23,071 (RM1,289) and from Chennai Rs9,849 (RM550). Fares to Sydney from Delhi are Rs48,190 (RM2,693), from Hyderabad Rs27,584 (RM1,542) and from Bengaluru Rs44,315 (RM2,476).

Malaysia Airlines is currently well connected between the five Indian metro cities of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad with its home base Kuala Lumpur. It currently operates 54 weekly flights from India to Malaysia comprising New Delhi (12 flights), Mumbai (11 flights), Chennai (14 flights), Hyderabad (7 Flights) and Bangalore (10 flights).