Malaysian Airlines soars after World Travel Awards win

Malaysia Airlines was recognised as Asia’s Leading Airline at the prestigious World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony in Bangkok earlier this year, triumphing over a stellar field from across the region.

In beating Cathay Pacific Airways, Asiana Airlines and Japan Airlines, among others, the Malaysian flag-carrier established itself as dominant player on the continent.

Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, chief executive officer, Malaysia Airlines, was on hand to pick up the trophy, celebrating the airline’s reputation for technical innovation, peerless service and unparalleled reliability.

But that is just the start, with a number of key developments on the horizon set to boost Malaysia Airlines’ profile further.

Looking Forward

Firstly, the carrier is set to join oneworld, the leading quality airline alliance.

When Malaysian Airlines becomes part of oneworld – with plans in place to begin offering flights in late 2012 - passengers will gain access to the alliance’s truly global network, covering almost 950 destinations in 150 countries.

Members of Malaysia Airlines’ Enrich frequent flyer programmed will also be able to earn and redeem rewards on any of oneworld’s 14 other top-class carriers, with tier members able to use any of the group’s 550 plus airport lounges.

In return, oneworld passengers will be offered access to Malaysian Airlines’ lounges around the world, which are recognised as Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge by the World Travel Awards.

Qantas will serve as sponsor of Malaysia Airlines’ entry into oneworld.

But that is not all.

By the second quarter of 2012, Malaysia Airlines will join the league of Airbus A380 operators, when the first of the six aircraft ordered enters service.

The national carrier will be the eighth airline in the world to operate this biggest commercial aircraft, offering passengers a host of new possibilities.

Source - breakingtravelnews