Three airlines are asked to lower their fares and raise flight frequencies

By TIN Media | Airlines Published 3 years ago on 24 June 2020
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KUALA LUMPUR :

 The government now has asked three airlines to lower their fares and raise their flight frequencies by loosening the social distancing regulations for air travel under the recovery movement control order (RMCO.

Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong said in a statement that his department had met Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Malindo Air to discuss the matter on 11 June.

“The airlines informed the government that airfares are determined via a dynamic pricing mechanism based on market-driven supply and demand factors.”

These include demand from passengers, the economic situation, fuel costs, and operating costs.

We also asked passengers to schedule their flights beforehand because they would be more costly to purchase tickets before the departure dates.

“It has also been explained that airlines need to ensure bookings are stable and consistent before prices can be normalized to pre-COVID-19 levels.

“Moving forward, the government has reminded the airlines to set reasonable price levels that will not unduly burden air travelers for work or otherwise during this time of national recovery from the pandemic.”

He said social distancing requirements at departure halls and boarding gates would also be discontinued as part of the RMCO.

“Meeters and greeters of arriving air passengers are now allowed into the terminal. This is to allow assistance to be given to the elderly or persons with disabilities when necessary.”

However, he said members of the public must still comply with all guidelines related to health screening, body temperature checks, and the use of face masks and sanitizer at airport terminals.


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