The inaugural flight MH526 departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Terminal 1 to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) on 9th January, achieving a load factor of 91% on its outbound leg.
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As a special tribute to the strong following of Manchester United among fans in Chengdu, the flight was operated using the Manchester United-themed Airbus A330, adding a celebratory touch to the occasion. A commemorative send-off event was held where passengers were warmly welcomed in true Malaysian Hospitality and presented with exclusive Malaysia Airlines merchandise.
The event was attended by representatives from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), including Sagar Sanjay Dighe, Chief Executive Officer of MAG Culinary Solutions; Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airline Business; and Ibrahim Mohd Salleh, Chief Operating Officer of AeroDarat Services, marking a celebratory and memorable send-off for the new route.
With the addition of Chengdu, Malaysia Airlines now serves 7 destinations across Greater China, reflecting continued confidence in the market. Operating up to 7 times weekly, the route is expected to support growing two-way travel demand and strengthen business and leisure connectivity, and offer passengers seamless onward connections via Kuala Lumpur to destinations across ASEAN, South Asia, and Australasia.
