Malindo Air expands domestic network
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Malindo Air, the new Malaysia-based low-cost carrier, has announced the expansion of its domestic network to three new destinations – Sibu, Tawau and Miri.
From June 2013, the airline will operate twice daily services to Sibu, in Sarawak state, and Tawau, in Sabah, along with daily flights to Miri, which lies in northern Sarawak, close to Brunei. The new destinations, all of which will be served using Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, mark Malindo’s third, fourth and fifth gateways in East Malaysia after Kota Kinabalu and Kuching
Malindo currently operates a fleet of two B737-900ERs, both of which are configured in a two-class layout with 180 seats – 12 in business class and 168 in economy. Despite the airline’s low-cost mantra, all seats come fitted with in-flight entertainment system and passengers are served free light refreshments. Passengers are also offered 15kg off free checked baggage.
Formed by Lion Air earlier this year, Malindo plans to expand to a fleet of 100 aircraft over the coming decade, as its competes with AirAsia on low-cost domestic and international routes from KL.
