Hazman (third right) and others in a photo call during the launch of the inaugural flight at West Java International Airport in Kertajati.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines recently launched its inaugural Kuala Lumpur-Kertajati-Kuala Lumpur service, being the first Malaysian carrier to fly direct to Indonesia’s second largest airport – West Java International Airport in Kertajati.
Located in Majalengka Regency in West Java province, Kertajati is a strategic gateway for Malaysia Airlines passengers from across the world to explore deeper into Indonesia fs iconic destinations.
To commemorate the new service, an event was held in Kertajati recently. It was graced by Hazman Hilmi Sallahuddin chief executive officer of Amal a wholly owned subsidairy of Malaysian Aviation Group, head of sub-division for Standardisation of Aviation Safety Dwi Apriyanto, head of Public Information and Communication Bureau of Ministry of Transportation Sutriyono as well as senior local Indonesian government officers.
Flight MH845 departed from Kuala Lumpur at 6.20pm on Feb 13 and arrived in Kertajati at 7.45pm. The return flight (MH844) departed Kertajati at 8.25pm and arrived in Kuala Lumpur at 12.10am the next day.
“We are delighted to add Kertajati to Malaysia Airlines’ network as it provides greater connectivity between Indonesian cities to the rest of our network.
“This provides opportunities for our passengers to experience the beautiful attractions that Kertajati has to offer. At the same time we are also able to play our part in supporting the economic growth and tourism in West Java,” said Malaysia Airlines Group chief executive officer Capt Izham Ismail
In line with Malaysia Airlines’ Fly Malaysia campaign, he added that the service would further support the Visit Malaysia 2020, encourage visitors to explore Malaysia’s natural attractions and iconic landmarks suitable for a long vacation or a short stopover.
“Besides leisure travel, this connectivity provides a choice for passengers to travel to Malaysia for business or to seek premium healthcare services in Malaysia.
“Kertajati marks Malaysia Airlines f seventh destination in Indonesia, further reaffirming our longstanding relationship with our Asean neighbour, the Indonesian government,” he added.
The service, which is held twice a week, is operated by the B737-800 aircraft with a passenger capacity of 160 seats, comprising 16 Business Class seats and 144 Economy Class seats.
Malaysia Airlines currently connects Kuala Lumpur to six other Indonesian destinations – Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Bali, Pekanbaru and Solo.