Malaysia Aviation Group Set to Operate More Than 2,400 Flights for Chinese New Year 2026

Malaysia Airlines and Firefly strengthen festive connectivity with expanded capacity and subsidised fares to carry Malaysians home during the Chinese New Year peak travel period

Flight Operations
- MAG will operate more than 2,400 flights during the festive travel window.
- This includes 198 additional services by Malaysia Airlines and Firefly to meet peak demand.

Travel Period
- The festive schedule runs from 11 to 23 February 2026.
- Malaysia Airlines: up to 1,498 flights, with 130 extra services.
- Firefly: up to 962 flights, with 68 extra services.

Key Routes
- Focus on domestic homecoming routes between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Sandakan, Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Labuan).
- Strengthened connectivity ensures Malaysians can reunite with families during the holiday.

Subsidised Fares
- In partnership with the Malaysian Government, subsidised one-way fares are offered from 13–16 February 2026.
- Malaysia Airlines: fares up to RM569 from Kuala Lumpur to East Malaysia destinations.
- Firefly: fares up to RM548 for similar routes.

Additional Promotions
- The Global New Year campaign runs until 20 January 2026, with return fares from RM159 and extra discounts for Enrich members.

Passenger Experience
- Complimentary checked baggage, in-flight refreshments, flexible flight change options.
- Firefly flights operate from both KLIA Terminal 1 and Subang Airport, while Malaysia Airlines offers through-checked baggage and included meals.

This expansion highlights MAG’s role as a trusted connector for Malaysians during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.