Escalating Tension In Middle East Raises Cost Concerns Among Travellers, Insurers

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — Air travellers and insurance companies are deeply concerned over possible rise in costs brought on by the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East which has led to abrupt closure of major airports in the region, which serve as among the busiest aviation hubs.

Geopolitical Tensions, Abrupt Airspace Closures Keep Malaysian And Global Airlines On High Alert

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on high alert, prioritising safety to avoid a repeat of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 more than a decade ago. The heightened caution follows a wave of airspace closures by Arab states after Iran launched a missile strike on a United States (US) base in Qatar.

Fadillah Calls On AirAsia X To Consider Adding Samarkand To Uzbekistan Route

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called upon AirAsia X to consider adding Samarkand to its flight routes, amid an increased interest in visiting holy sites in the region.   

Malaysia, Uzbekistan Commit To Enhancing Bilateral Economic And Trade Cooperation

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Uzbekistan have committed to enhancing bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

Flight Delays At Kuching Airport After RMAF Jet Incident Forces Runway Closure

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Batik Air is among the airlines affected by a temporary runway closure at Kuching International Airport (KIA) today, following a runway excursion involving a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft.

AirAsia X Plans To Make Central Asia The Main Focus For Network Expansion

SEPANG, June 23 (Bernama) -- Medium-haul low-cost airline AirAsia X Bhd plans to make the Central Asian region the main focus of its flight network expansion, supported by the high potential market demand and relatively underexplored by commercial airlines.

Malaysia Optimistic About Boosting Bilateral Trade With Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, June 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is optimistic about a potential increase in bilateral trade with Uzbekistan, as both countries work to deepen cooperation in new areas such as halal certification, Islamic finance, tourism, and green technology.

AirAsia Cancels, Reschedules Flights Following Mount Lewotobi Eruption

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has announced flight disruptions to and from Bali, Lombok and Labuan Bajo following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara region.

No Change To Scheduled Flights By Airlines From Malaysia To Ahmedabad As Airport Opens For Operations

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) – Flights by airlines from Malaysia to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, are unaffected and remain on schedule as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is open for operations after temporary closure following the deadly crash of an Air India flight shortly after takeoff.

Falcon Luxe Simplifies Private Jet Travel With Block Hours Access

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Falcon Luxe, the private charter division of Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, has announced the availability of block hours private jet flight access.

VistaJet Sees 17 Pct Rise In 2024 Pet-Friendly Flights

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- VistaJet, the world’s first and only global private aviation company, has reported a 17 per cent increase in flight traffic in 2024, driven by growing demand for pet-friendly summer travel.

Passenger Movements Rise 13.9 Per Cent In April - Malaysia Airports

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports recorded a 13.9 per cent month-on-month increase in passenger movements across its network in Malaysia and Türkiye in April 2025, supported by the launch of new airline services and expanded connectivity to key regional and international destinations.