MELAKA – The Melaka government plans to introduce direct flights from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, to Melaka and from Melaka to Penang via Firely at the Melaka International Airport (LTAM) to boost the state's tourism sector.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali said the proposal has been presented to lost-cost carrier Firefly in a meeting with Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd LTAM manager Mohamad Nazri Mat Khalib and Firefly sales division head Muizzuddin Mahmud at Seri Negeri yesterday.
“The meeting was significant in the state government’s effort to attract Firefly to expand its flights to Melaka. Among the routes discussed are Kota Kinabalu-Melaka and Melaka-Penang.
“I believe this meeting will be followed by more thorough discussions and it is hoped to boost LTAM’s flight sector and the state's tourism sector,” he said on Facebook.
It was previously reported that LTAM operations in Batu Berendam here had to be put on hold until next year following the Covid-19 situation, and are expected to resume with a Melaka-Penang route managed by Malindo Air.
The state government is also reported to be in discussion with AirAsia on whether to continue its operations at LTAM after the low-cost carrier announced its withdrawal early this year. – Bernama, December 15, 2020
