PETALING JAYA: The KL Inter­national Airport (KLIA) is set to fly higher. He told The Star that while Middle Eastern hubs have traditionally dominated such routes, the global aviation landscape was evolving. Norazman was asked to comment on whether KLIA can be an alternative to the Gulf hubs for long-haul traffic. This is following the launch of British Airways’ daily London to Melbourne service via Kuala Lumpur from Jan 9, 2027, further strengthening KLIA’s role as a transit hub linking Europe, South-East Asia and Australia. As of this month, KLIA also retained its spot as the second busiest airport in South-East Asia, after Singapore’s Changi Airport.

Source: The Star March 26, 2026 15:35 UTC