Malindo Air to start Kuala Lumpur to Lahore service

[Abbas Ali]

Malindo Air beats MAS and AirAsia to Lahore

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12, 2016: Budget airline Malindo Air has expanded its flight destination to Lahore, Pakistan, a location not covered by Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia X.

It said the flight will commence from March 3 this year.

"We are elated to extend our reach to Lahore and for being the only Malaysian-based airline to offer direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Lahore.

"The route will also signify one of our furthest route yet from Kuala Lumpur using our young fleet of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft," said Malindo Air chief executive officer Chandran Rama Muthy in a statement today.

He noted that Lahore, the capital of the Punjab province, is an important religious centre as it is home to "hundreds of temples, mosques, churches and shrines".

The flight will depart KLIA2 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 5.30pm and touch down at the Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore (LHE) at 8.15pm.

The return flight will depart from Lahore at 9.05pm and arrive in KLIA2 on the next morning at 5.50am. The flight time is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Malindo Air now flies to at least 22 international destinations, less than three years after its maiden flight.

Source: malaysiakini.com

[zainman88]

KHI market is just as big and I believe they could do well on this route.

[dreamliner99]

KL to KHI would be a bit too far for a narrow body, wouldn't be comfortable for that long.

[CoyBoy]

How much further is KHI? less than an hour.

[AM Kay]

KL to KHI would be a bit too far for a narrow body, wouldn't be comfortable for that long.

Are you sure about that? KUL to LHE is 4,283 km and KUL to KHI is 4,442 km so the difference is hardly 159 km. May be later on they can consider KHI and right now going for LHE only due to commercial reasons.

[dreamliner99]

Forgive my mistake I believed the distance was more than that.

[AM Kay]

Forgive my mistake I believed the distance was more than that.

Please sir don't say that "forgiveness" thing , in fact thank you for pointing out as I searched about long B 737 flights after that and learned some interesting facts.

[zainman88]

KL to KHI would be a bit too far for a narrow body, wouldn't be comfortable for that long.

Are you sure about that? KUL to LHE is 4,283 km and KUL to KHI is 4,442 km so the difference is hardly 159 km. May be later on they can consider KHI and right now going for LHE only due to commercial reasons.

Interesting, I had assumed KHI was closer to KUL for some reason. I believe if the LHE route works, KHI will be a logical addition.

[Abbas Ali]

Lahore Economy and Business Class fares promoted by Malindo Air.





Abbas

[Vaqar Khan]

Interesting to note that Economy fare for Amritsar, just across the border from Lahore is RM250 cheaper though Business class fares are the same.

[Shaheer]

Interesting to note that Economy fare for Amritsar, just across the border from Lahore is RM250 cheaper though Business class fares are the same.

Part of the difference could be due to taxes (just speculating)

[Abbas Ali]

Malindo Air website promoting airline's four flights a week service between Kuala Lumpur and Lahore starting from March 3, 2016.

30 KG baggage allowance for Economy Class. (2 pieces luggage only)
40 KG baggage allowance for Business Class. (2 pieces luggage only)

Free meals | Free Movies | Extra Legroom


Source: malindoair.com

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Another airline to begin flights

February 09, 2016

LAHORE: Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Hasrul Sani Mujtaba said that another Malaysian airline is going to start its operations in Pakistan from March this year.

He disclosed this during a meeting with the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) Chairman Abdul Basit on Monday while Pakistan Malaysia Cooperation Forum President SH MS Babar also accompanied him.

Mujtaba suggested PBIT to encourage Pakistani businesses to participate in the upcoming conference in Pangkor Island in September and in the Malaysian International Halal Expo 2016 which are expected to bring together businesses from across the globe.

Mujtaba said he planned to speak of the trade potential between Pakistan and Malaysia during his meeting with the Punjab chief minister on Tuesday (today).

The CPEC would open up tremendous opportunities and Malaysia wants to be a part of this new era of economic development in Pakistan. “Apart from China and Turkey, Pakistan should also focus on the potential of ASEAN,” he said. He said media could play a pivotal role in bringing the business community of both countries closer.

PBIT Chairman Abdul Basit said the $46 billion CPEC would not only benefit Pakistan and China but also unleash countless opportunities for countries around the globe.

Trade events and delegation exchanges were the best ways to enhance the economic ties and to establish people to people contact, he added. He further said that low cost housing, education, health, tourism, and agriculture particularly wheat, oil seeds, corn were the major areas where both countries could collaborate. He said Pakistan has state of the art slaughter houses and food processing / treatment units.

Source: The News

[riz]

Interesting to note that Economy fare for Amritsar, just across the border from Lahore is RM250 cheaper though Business class fares are the same.

Part of the difference could be due to taxes (just speculating)

This IS because of taxes. These beggars have increased taxes for all ailines. Brainless Jerks.

[CoyBoy]

I wondre what he means by another airline, hope he dosent think Malaysian is still flying to KHI, if not then I guess Air Asia or Air Asia X will be coming.