Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong says the ministry held meetings with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Malindo, to discuss the need to reduce airfares to enable passengers to enjoy lower rates by the end of this year.
“Immediately after this meeting, Malaysia Airlines promised to increase flights to Sarawak and reduce fares to Sarawak in December, thus being able to reduce fares to the state.
“Mavcom (Malaysian Aviation Commission) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) are also ready to approve more flight frequencies,” he said.
However, Wee warned industry players not to take advantage by raising fares to cover losses suffered previously.”
