Published: Tuesday November 24, 2009 MYT 3:04:00 PM
Updated: Tuesday November 24, 2009 MYT 3:05:31 PM

MAS to launch two new direct KL-Brisbane flights

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines will launch two new weekly non-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane effective March 28, 2010.

The flight on Fridays and Sundays will complement its current five times weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane via Sydney, the national carrier said in a statement Tuesday.

The two flights will depart Kuala Lumpur at 9am, arriving in Brisbane at 6.55pm on the same day, it said.

Flights will leave Brisbane at 11.20pm, arriving in Kuala Lumpur the next morning at 5.45am.

Malaysia Airlines Regional Manager Australia, New Zealand and South West Pacific, Abd Manaf Harun said: "We are delighted to provide these new direct flights in response to customer feedback.

"For long haul flights,customers want the assurance of comfort, convenience and seamless travel which we provide.

"The new Friday services will appeal to Malaysian leisure travellers as they are able to maximise their holiday time and commence it at the start of the weekend."

According to Abdul Manaf, customers are also assured of easy train connectivity to the Gold Coast as flights will arrive at 6.55pm.

"Likewise, Australian travellers returning home will appreciate the Sunday early evening arrival as that would give them time to rest before heading back to the office on Monday," he explained.

Malaysia Airlines connects to five destinations in Australia - Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

It also offers a total of 46 weekly services to Australia. - Bernama

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