SEPANG (March 31): Three additional airlines are expected to enhance Malaysia’s global air connectivity and provide access to new growth markets in Asia and Africa. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said the additions are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s aviation ecosystem. “Operating three times weekly, the route opens a new North African corridor with no direct competition and complements existing African connectivity via Ethiopian Airlines and Air Mauritius. The route was secured through MAHB’s partnership with the airline via Routes, a global aviation forum where airports and airlines meet to develop new air services. Meanwhile, Qingdao Airlines, which operates three weekly flights, has become the ninth Chinese carrier operating at the Penang International Airport, expanding access to secondary Chinese cities.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 31, 2026 19:05 UTC