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KUALA LUMPUR, October 3 – British Airways has resumed its flights to and from Kuala Lumpur starting today, even as the Covid-19 virus continues to circle the world.
Six months after suspending its operations, the UK’s flagship airline said it will resume its four weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to the UK and other parts of the world.
“After a long period of uncertainty caused by the global pandemic, we are pleased to be able to offer four flights a week from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow,” said Moran Birger, Asia Pacific and Middle East Airline Sales Manager. it said in a statement.
“We know that many of our customers in Malaysia have been looking forward to reuniting with their loved ones or traveling on business and these flights will give them the opportunity to do so.”
British Airways suspended approximately 30,000 employees from its cabin crew to ground staff, engineers and its headquarters after countries around the world closed their borders to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
However, Malaysia’s flagship airline Malaysia Airlines resumed international flights in July.
Malaysia Airports Group CEO Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh said British Airways is one of 33 airlines operating at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the third to fly to Europe.
“Malaysia Airports is pleased that more international airlines are resuming their flight operations at KLIA.
“We will continue to do our best to ensure a safe airport experience for our passengers. We continue to be strictly guided by the International Air Transport Association and the Airports Council International, as well as by local authorities in all health and safety protocols, ”Shukrie said in the same statement.
Malaysia continues to close its borders to international travelers. Exceptions are for citizens returning from abroad, permanent residents who meet certain requirements, and senior foreign government officials traveling here on official business.
