Malaysia Airlines launches ASEAN air travel pass
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (AFP): Malaysia Airlines Tuesday launched a Southeast Asian regional travel pass, offering discounted trips to boost passenger numbers, which plunged during the economic downturn.
The national carrier said the "ASEAN Pass" will allow travellers to take four flights around the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations bloc for as little as 229 dollars.
"In line with the ministry of tourism's efforts to promote intra-ASEAN tourism, Malaysia Airlines has taken an innovative approach to support this initiative," said chairman Munir Majid.
Munir said tourist arrivals into Malaysia from its regional neighbours reached 16.6 million last year, up from 15.6 million in 2007.
The national carrier said the "ASEAN Pass" will allow travellers to take four flights around the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations bloc for as little as 229 dollars.
"In line with the ministry of tourism's efforts to promote intra-ASEAN tourism, Malaysia Airlines has taken an innovative approach to support this initiative," said chairman Munir Majid.
Munir said tourist arrivals into Malaysia from its regional neighbours reached 16.6 million last year, up from 15.6 million in 2007.