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Malaysia Airlines voices commitment to China market
September 25th 2026
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) said that it is strengthening its presence in China through an expanded network, deeper digital partnerships and closer collaboration with the travel trade, building on growing demand between China and Malaysia while reinforcing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a gateway to Malaysia and the wider region. Read More » On September 22, 2026, MAS hosted its China Trade Gala in Shanghai to “celebrate shared achievements and reaffirm the airline’s long-term commitment to the market.” MAS said it continues to see strong demand across its China network. In the first half of 2026, the airline carried more than 600,000 passengers on its China services, up 27% compared to the same period last year, with an average load factor of 84%. The airline expects to carry more than 52,000 passengers on services to and from China during the upcoming Golden Week holiday period (26 September – 11 October 2026), representing a 21% increase year-on-year. “China is a priority growth market for Malaysia Airlines, and the expansion of our network to nine gateways reflects our confidence in its long-term potential. The progress we are marking has been made possible by the trust of our customers and the close collaboration of our government, travel trade, corporate and industry partners. As MAG enters its next phase of growth under our Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP3.0), we will continue to position Kuala Lumpur as a gateway to Asia and beyond, while investing in the network, fleet, operating capabilities and locally relevant partnerships needed to serve Chinese travelers at scale. Guided by Malaysian Hospitality, we remain committed to bringing people and places close together across China, Malaysia and the wider region,” said Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG).
