MALAYSIA Airlines recently announced the introduction of twice weekly flights to the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam via Dubai.
The operations are running on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Malaysia Airlines managing director and CEO Tengku Dato’ Azmil Zahruddin said: ”This latest destination further strengthens our Middle East network.
“In many ways, Dammam has evolved as the link between Saudi Arabia and the outside world, exporting the Kingdom’s products and importing its needs and thriving on the interaction between Saudi Arabia and other countries.
“It is not only a major oil producing and exporting area, but also a commercial and shipping centre. With the introduction of Dammam as a new destination, Malaysia Airlines will be providing a vital link for those conducting business in the city.”
Malaysia Airlines currently operates flights into Dubai, Jeddah, Istanbul and Beirut. The national carrier also serves Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait and Muscat via code share partners Etihad, Gulf Air, Qatar Airlines and Egypt Air.
“This move is in line with our strategy to continuously invest in human capital systems as well as infrastructure to grow this year through the modernisation of our fleet and expansion of capacity with additional frequencies and new destinations,” said Zahruddin.
Malaysia Airlines also recently placed orders with Airbus for up to 25 A330-300 wide-body aircraft including a firm order for 15 with options for a further 10. In addition, the airline has also placed new orders for up to four A330-200F freighters comprising two firm orders and another two options.
“The new A330 aircraft is expected to add capacity and will enable us to offer more frequencies to key destinations as well as fly to new destinations in the Middle East, including Dammam,” said Zahruddin.