FIREFLY MOUNTS EXTRA FLIGHTS FOR HARI RAYA

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FIREFLY MOUNTS EXTRA FLIGHTS FOR HARI RAYA HAJI

 To meet the demand for flights this coming Hari Raya Haji season, Firefly will mount additional flights between Subang and Kota Bharu. These additional flights will be on 25 and 29 October 2012.

According to Firefly’s Chief Executive Officer, Ignatius Ong, “Historical pattern of this route typically indicates that the demand for flights during the Muslim festive seasons has always been high. Based on our advance sales figures, this year the demand has been even more so. We reckon that people are now looking for smarter travel options, and air travel is faster, safer, comfortable and more convenient than driving. This in return will allow travellers to savour more quality time at their destination."

The additional flights are available for sale now in Firefly’s website and customers are urged to buy their tickets quickly as seats are being taken up at a swift pace.

What’s more, Firefly offers all passengers the convenience of complimentary 20kg checked baggage allowance and in-flight refreshment, 30 minute check-in buffer, web check-in facility, as well as the accessibility of city airports – all essential conveniences for busy individuals travelling during a peak period.

“This year, Hari Raya Haji will be falling on a long weekend, therefore with our expedient flight timings to Kota Bharu as well as to all other destinations, we are expecting encouraging response from celebrating Muslims eager to return to their respective hometowns for a reunion with families and friends, as well as those taking advantage of the short break.

"We look forward to flying everyone safely and promptly to their destination. To all Muslims, we wish you a blessed and joyous Hari Raya Haji ahead,” he ended.

Firefly is currently offering an all-in, one-way promotion starting from RM55 for domestic and selected regional destinations. The airline is also offering a great deal starting from RM95 to Hat Yai, its latest destination. Booking period is from now till 14 Oct, for travel from now to 15 December 2012. These promotional seats, which are limited and subject to availability, 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.

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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.