MAHB expects three more international airlines for KL by year-end, alongside Lufthansa return

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd expects three additional international airlines to start flights to Kuala Lumpur by the end of the year, enhancing regional aviation connectivity.

Lufthansa Airlines will return to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in October, with details of the airlines to be announced soon.

Despite external challenges, MAHB prioritises maintaining air connectivity and supports the government's Visit Malaysia Year 2027 initiative to boost international tourism.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) expects another three international airlines to commence flights to Kuala Lumpur by the end of this year, further strengthening the city’s connectivity as a regional aviation hub.

Its managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said the development would be in addition to German-based Lufthansa Airlines’ planned return to Kuala Lumpur this October.

“In terms of connectivity, we have many new airlines coming (to Kuala Lumpur) this year. For example, Lufthansa Airlines is coming to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 in October, so we are excited about it.

“(Including Lufthansa), we are expecting four (international) airlines from now until the end of the year. We will announce (the details of the airlines) soon,” he told Bernama at the sidelines of MAHB Official Visit to Wisma Bernama on Friday.

Mohd Izani and MAHB management were received by Bernama Chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, and Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj.

The delegation was also received by Deputy Editor-in-Chief (News Service) Mohd Shukri Ishak, Deputy Editor-in-Chief (Economic News Service) Harlina Samson, and other senior officials.

The official visit provided a good opportunity for the MAHB team to come together with Bernama, exchange ideas and explore areas of collaboration, he said.

Meanwhile, Mohd Izani said MAHB remained mindful of external factors, including uncertain weather conditions and geopolitical developments, which could impact its operations, while prioritising the continuity of air connectivity.

“We are mindful of the (uncertain weather conditions) situation. Again, our objective is to make sure that connectivity continues.

“We continue to promote Malaysia. As you know, the crisis in West Asia did have some impact, but based on our numbers in July, (air traffic) has improved, and hopefully in the coming months until the end of the year, we will continue to improve,” he said.

He also welcomed the government’s announcement that 2027 would also be designated as a Visit Malaysia Year, saying the initiative would benefit both KLIA and the country by strengthening the airport’s role as a gateway for international visitors to Malaysia.

On July 22, MAHB recorded 51 million passenger movements across its Malaysian airport network in the first half of financial year 2026, an increase of 1.8 per cent from the same period last year.

It said the positive performance was driven by sustained international travel demand despite weaker domestic traffic. — Bernama

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马来西亚机场控股有限公司预计，到今年年底，将有三家国际航空公司开通飞往吉隆坡的航班，从而增强区域航空连通性。

汉莎航空公司将于10月重返吉隆坡国际机场，具体航空公司信息将于近期公布。

尽管面临外部挑战，MAHB 仍将保持航空连通性放在首位，并支持政府的“2027 马来西亚旅游年”计划，以促进国际旅游业的发展。

吉隆坡，9 月 12 日讯——马来西亚机场控股有限公司 (MAHB) 预计，到今年年底，将有另外三家国际航空公司开通飞往吉隆坡的航班，进一步加强吉隆坡作为区域航空枢纽的连通性。

其董事总经理拿督莫哈末伊扎尼·加尼表示，这一发展计划将与总部位于德国的汉莎航空公司计划于今年10月重返吉隆坡的计划相辅相成。

“就航线网络而言，今年有很多新的航空公司将进驻吉隆坡。例如，汉莎航空将于10月入驻吉隆坡国际机场（KLIA）1号航站楼，我们对此感到非常兴奋。”

“（包括汉莎航空在内），我们预计从现在到年底将有四家（国际）航空公司入驻。我们将很快公布（航空公司的详细信息）。”他周五在马来西亚机场控股公司（MAHB）正式访问马新社大厦期间告诉马新社。

Mohd Izani和MAHB管理层受到马新社主席拿督斯里黄俊伟、首席执行员Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin和总编辑Arul Rajoo Durar Raj的接见。

代表团还受到了新闻服务副总编辑莫哈末·舒克里·伊沙克、经济新闻服务副总编辑哈丽娜·萨姆森以及其他高级官员的接待。

他表示，此次正式访问为马来西亚机场控股公司 (MAHB) 团队与马来西亚国家通讯社 (Bernama) 代表会面、交流想法和探讨合作领域提供了一个很好的机会。

与此同时，莫哈末伊扎尼表示，马来西亚机场控股公司（MAHB）始终关注可能影响其运营的外部因素，包括不确定的天气状况和地缘政治发展，同时优先考虑航空连接的连续性。

“我们注意到当前（天气状况不确定）的情况。再次强调，我们的目标是确保网络连接不中断。”

“我们将继续推广马来西亚。正如你们所知，西亚危机确实造成了一定影响，但根据我们7月份的数据，（航空客运量）已经有所改善，希望在接下来的几个月里，直到年底，我们能够继续改善，”他说道。

他还对政府宣布将 2027 年定为“马来西亚旅游年”表示欢迎，称此举将通过加强吉隆坡国际机场作为国际游客进入马来西亚门户的作用，使吉隆坡国际机场和国家都受益。

7 月 22 日，马来西亚机场控股公司 (MAHB) 记录显示，2026 财年上半年，其马来西亚机场网络的旅客吞吐量为 5100 万人次，比去年同期增长 1.8%。

报告称，尽管国内客流量疲软，但国际旅游需求持续强劲，推动了业绩增长。——马新社

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