Malaysia Airlines Bounces Back in New Zealand
Malaysia Airlines is back on a strong growth path in New Zealand with sales in the first quarter of this year up 31 per
cent compared to the same period in 2014.
It’s an impressive result for the full-service carrier and comes as a result of some great fare deals for New Zealanders
flying to Kuala Lumpur and beyond, and having the on-going support from industry partners as the airline continues to
grow.
The past year has also seen some successful partnerships with the likes of chef and bestselling author Poh Ling Yeow who
created a special menu for the airline.
Malaysia Airlines’ Regional Senior Vice President, PK Lee, said while there is still more work to do to continue growing
in New Zealand, it is encouraging to see Kiwis regaining faith in the airline as a world class operation.
“The New Zealand and Australian market is our major market outside of Malaysia and connecting our continents is our
ultimate goal. We have been flying in and out of Australia for 40 years, and New Zealand for more than 25 years now, and
we are committed to helping this region build closer ties with Asia for mutual benefit,” Mr Lee said.
Partnering with Poh, as well as up and coming tennis star Nick Kyrgios, who both have strong Malaysian heritage, is a
key strategy in the rejuvenation of Malaysia Airlines in Australasia.
To celebrate the collaboration with Kyrgios, who has beaten both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the last year, the
airline is running a one-off competition until the end of May
offering fans the opportunity to win a Business Class trip to the Wimbledon Men’s Grand Final staying in luxury at the
Hilton London Green Park. Other prizes include trips to Kuala Lumpur and autographed tennis merchandise.
Mr Lee said the promotion has been very popular, evidenced by a leap in bookings, and tennis buffs and avid travellers
need to get in quick to be in the hunt.
There are now 80 flights a week direct to Malaysia from New Zealand and Australia with Kuala Lumpur as the hub to more
than 60 destinations worldwide.
For more information or to make a booking, visit www.malaysiaairlines.com or call Malaysia Airlines’ Reservations on
0800 777 747. Alternatively bookings can be made through a travel agent. All bookings must be made at least 24 hours
before flight departure.
To enter the competition, customers must purchase a Malaysia Airlines’ ticket before 31 May 2015, post a message of
support for Nick at http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/au/en/campaign/nick_kyrgios_wimbledon.html and like Malaysia Airlines’ competition post on Facebook. The entries will be judged on the most inspiring answer.
ENDS