Emirates to connect with domestic, Southeast Asian destinations via Batik Air codeshare
KUALA LUMPUR - Emirates and Batik Air Malaysia have announced a codeshare agreement, providing Emirates' customers with access to five domestic Malaysian cities and three regional Southeast Asian destinations operated by Batik Air via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The launch event was graced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who praised the strategic partnership between Emirates and Batik Air, highlighting the multitude of opportunities it presents to travellers worldwide.
"We are delighted with this partnership, which has the potential to strengthen Malaysia's role as a prominent gateway to the region.
"We anticipate increased traffic at KLIA, particularly to enhance connectivity to regional destinations," said Loke.
The enhanced collaboration was introduced by Emirates' Senior Vice President Commercial Operations (Far East), Orhan Abbas, and Batik Air Group Strategic Director, Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy.
Under the agreement, Emirates will place its code on Batik Air-operated flights to Penang, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Denpasar, Jakarta, and Singapore, providing customers with a seamless travel experience as they connect to new destinations using a single ticket and a convenient baggage policy.
Emirates' customers will also have the option to stop in Kuala Lumpur before proceeding to their final destinations.
The airline will also gain access to eight additional destinations operated by Batik Air via Kuala Lumpur for interline transfers.
In a related matter, Orhan Abbas said Malaysia is an essential destination in the Far East network, and Emirates is pleased to offer increased connectivity and more options for customers to explore new and exciting destinations.
"Through this partnership, we'll further expand our network reach to more than 1,490 cities worldwide.
"We look forward to working closely with our partner Batik Air to provide even better choices and more convenient experiences for travelers," Orhan said.
Chandran added that this initiative expands Batik Air's network connectivity and allows Emirates' travelers to discover captivating new destinations in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
"We are proud to be part of this strategic alliance, further expanding our footprint and offering flexibility and convenience to our valued passengers.
"This partnership underscores our commitment to excellence, and we look forward to welcoming travelers from around the world to experience the unique blend of Emirates' and Batik Air's services.
"Emirates has been serving Malaysia since 1996 and currently operates 21 weekly flights to Kuala Lumpur using a combination of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, offering passengers world-class products and services," he said.
The airline currently has 30 codeshare partners, 11 intermodal partners, and 118 interline partners, including a long-standing partnership with the Jakarta-based Lion Air Group and its subsidiaries, Batik Air Indonesia and Batik Air Malaysia.
Tickets for these codeshare flights can be booked on www.emirates.com, through Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and via travel agents, with travel commencing from Nov 1.
