EXTRA RAYA FLIGHTS FROM FIREFLY

KEE@FSWMAG.COM


IN ANTICIPATION OF HEAVY DEMAND, FIREFLY YOUR COMMUNITY AIRLINE, IS INCREASING ITS FLIGHTS SO WE CAN ALL BALIK KAMPONG WITHOUT PULLING OUT OUR HAIR.

Firefly mounts extra flights to meet Raya demand

 To meet the high demand for flights this coming Hari Raya festive season, Firefly will mount five additional flights to Kota Bharu, three additional flights to Pekanbaru and two additional flights to Medan from its central hub Subang.  From its northern hub of Penang, the airline will add one additional flight to Langkawi.

These additional return flights will depart on 16, 17, 18, 25, and 26 August.

According to Ignatius Ong, Firefly’s Chief Executive Officer, “Historically, the demand for the flights on these routes during the Raya period has always been high, but this year the demand has been even more so. Based on our advance sales figures, we can see that most of the flights on the key festive dates are averaging 65 to 70 percent full, and there’s still a month till Raya! The above said additional flights are already available from our website and I urge everyone to quickly make their respective purchases soonest as we foresee the tickets being snapped up at a very fast pace.”

This year the Eid holiday is expected to fall on 19 August 2012, resulting in a four-day weekend with the National Day public holiday falling on a Friday just 11 days later.

“In addition, with two-long weekends within weeks of each other, which also coincide with the one week school holidays, we had anticipated a higher demand from both Muslims looking to go for a short break as well as non-Muslim holiday-makers, and the sales numbers thus far prove this. We look forward to flying everyone safely to their destination, be it for a special reunion with family and friends or for an extended break.

“Air travel is faster, safer, more convenient and comfortable than driving and our flight and operations crew are ready to get everyone where they need to be efficiently and promptly. This in return allow travellers to have more quality time with their loved ones or at their respective holiday destinations. What’s more, with Firefly, all passengers enjoy 20kg of complimentary checked baggage allowance, complimentary in-flight refreshment as well as the convenience of city airports.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to wish all our Muslim friends a blessed Ramadhan and a joyous Hari Raya.”

Firefly is currently offering an all-in, one-way promotion starting from RM59 for domestic destinations and starting from RM99 for regional destinations. Booking period is from now till 29 July, for travel from 1 August to 31 October 2012. Seats can be purchased from Firefly’s website www.fireflyz.com.my, Mobile App, call centre, airport and city ticketing offices, as well as travel agents.

Additional flights during Hari Raya are:

16 August

Flight No.		Sector	Departure	Arrival	Fly time
FY	6113	Subang -Pekanbaru	10:10	10:10	1:00
FY	6112	Pekanbaru - Subang	10:30	12:30	1:00
FY	6010	Subang – Kota Bharu	21:10	22:15	1:05
FY	6009	Kota Bharu - Subang	22:35	23:40	1:05
FY	6006	Subang – Kota Bharu	12:50	13:55	1:05
FY	6005	Kota Bharu - Subang	14:15	15:20	1:05

17 August

Flight No.		Sector	Departure	Arrival	Fly time
FY	6010	Subang – Kota Bharu	21:10	22:15	1:05
FY	6009	Kota Bharu - Subang	22:35	23:40	1:05
FY	6102	Subang - Medan	6:25	6:40	1:15
FY	6101	Medan - Subang	7:00	9:15	1:15

18 August

Flight No.		Sector	Departure	Arival	Fly Time
FY	6113	Subang -Pekanbaru	10:10	10:10	1:00
FY	6112	Pekanbaru - Subang	10:30	12:30	1:00
FY	6010	Subang – Kota Bharu	21:10	22:15	1:05
FY	6009	Kota Bharu - Subang	22:35	23:40	1:05
FY	6056	Penang - Langkawi	19:00	19:35	0:35
FY	6057	Langkawi - Penang	19:55	20:30	0:35
FY	6006	Subang – Kota Bharu	12:50	13:55	1:05
FY	6005	Kota Bharu - Subang	14:15	15:20	1:05

 25 August

Flight No.		Sector	Departure	Arrival	Fly Time
FY	6113	Subang - Pekanbaru	10:10	10:10	1:00
FY	6112	Pekanbaru - Subang	10:30	12:30	1:00

26 August

Flight No.		Sector	Departure	Arrival	Fly Time
FY	6106	Subang - Medan	20:00	20:15	1:15
FY	6105	Medan - Subang	20:35	22:50	1:15

Background on Firefly

Firefly, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, began operations in April 2007. Currently, it operates a fleet of 12 ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft out of Penang and Subang, connecting secondary destinations within the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle as well as providing air linkages between Malaysia and Singapore.

Firefly provides incredible value as well as convenient flight timings and excellent service to its passengers. With Firefly, passengers enjoy 20kg of checked-baggage allowance, complimentary in-flight refreshment, assigned seating and the convenience of city airports.

Firefly has also received numerous accolades. The most recent was in April 2012 when Firefly was named the Most Promising Brand of the Year in the Transportation, Travel & Tourism category by Putra Brand Awards. Five months prior to this, in November 2011, Firefly was conferred the “Superbrand” status. Other awards received include the 2010 Frost & Sullivan Value Airline of the Year award and the Green Initiative of the Year 2010 award by Leaders in Aviation in conjunction with the Doha Aviation Summit. In 2009 Firefly was also recognised as the Best Brand in Aviation by the BrandLaureate.

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