DUBAI: Dubai-based budget airline flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia announced an interline agreement that significantly enhances travel connectivity for passengers between the United Arab Emirates and Southeast Asia.
The collaboration will provide flydubai travellers with access to over 40 destinations across Batik Air’s expansive network, effectively facilitating seamless travel through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
The agreement is designed to streamline the travel experience, allowing passengers to benefit from the convenience of a single booking and through-checked baggage.
The ease of travel underscores the commitment of both airlines to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Flydubai customers will gain access to a diverse array of destinations throughout Southeast Asia, including major cities such as Hanoi, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Osaka, and Sydney.
This development not only broadens travel options for their passengers but also fosters greater cultural and economic exchange between the regions.
Conversely, Batik Air passengers will also enjoy convenient travel to 38 destinations within flydubai’s rapidly expanding network, spanning regions such as Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and Southeast Europe, as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the broader Middle East.
This increases the attractiveness of both airlines’ offerings, appealing to a wider audience of international travelers seeking diverse and convenient routes.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, expressed enthusiasm for this partnership, highlighting the importance of fostering smooth travel experiences through a modern fleet and exceptional service. He reaffirmed flydubai’s commitment to supporting Dubai’s status as a thriving aviation hub, while also facilitating greater trade and tourism flows. In a similar vein, Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy, Chief Executive Officer of Batik Air, noted that this agreement marks a pivotal advancement in expanding travel opportunities for valued passengers
