Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo Cement Codeshare partnership for enhanced connectivity between two key tourism markets

30 October 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in April 2024, Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo are excited to announce a strategic codeshare partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity and elevating the travel experience across their key hubs in Malaysia and India.

Through this partnership, Malaysia Airlines customers will enjoy expanded access to several domestic destinations in India, as the airline's flight code "MH" will be added to seven new cities: Kolkata, Varanasi, Patna, Tiruchirappalli, Goa, Bhubaneswar, and Visakhapatnam.

This initiative complements Malaysia Airlines' existing direct routes to 10 major hubs in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Trivandrum, and Kolkata.

In turn, IndiGo's "6E" flight code will be integrated into Malaysia Airlines’ domestic flights from its primary hub at KL International Airport Terminal 1 to destinations such as Penang, Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching. This partnership provides holidaymakers with more travel options to explore the diverse beauty of Malaysia.

Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group, said, "We are delighted to embark on this codeshare partnership with IndiGo, recognising the tremendous potential of the Indian market for both leisure and business travel.

"This collaboration allows us to offer Malaysia Airlines customers greater access to India's rich cultural and economic landscape, while warmly welcoming IndiGo passengers to experience the unique charm of Malaysian Hospitality.

“ This strategic partnership reflects our mutual commitment to boosting tourism growth between our nations, especially with the visa-free entry for tourists between the two countries. Our goal is to provide more travel options, enhanced connectivity, and a seamless travel experience for our valued customers."

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, said, "It is indeed a delightful moment for us at IndiGo to formalise this codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines. This strategic alliance is a testament to our commitment to bridging the skies between India and Malaysia, unlocking unparalleled connectivity and convenience for our customers in both the countries.”

“ The partnership will offer increased accessibility, to explore the unique and enriching experience that the country has to offer.

"This collaboration not only expands travel options for our customers, but also strengthens the cultural and economic ties between the two nations. At IndiGo, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide hassle-free travel experiences, and this collaboration underscores our dedication to that promise."