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Batik Air Malaysia, FlyDubai Sign Interline Agreement

DALLAS — Batik Air Malaysia (OD) and FlyDubai (FZ) have signed an interline agreement. Both airlines' passengers will enjoy numerous benefits and destinations. 

Expanding their respective networks and connections, the airlines can now allow their passengers to reach more destinations and fly with a very young aircraft fleet.

Thanks to the OD network in Southeast Asia, FZ customers can now fly to over 40 destinations via the Kuala Lumpur main hub (KUL); some of the new routes include Hanoi (HAN), Hong Kong (HKG), Jakarta (CGK), Osaka (KIX), and Sidney (SYD).

On their part, OD passengers will gain access to 38 new destinations in Africa, Southern and Central Europe, the Middle East, the Caucasus region, and the GCC. The overview of the new unlocked destinations includes Entebbe (EBB), Istanbul (IST), Bergamo (BGY), and Zagreb (ZAG).

Moreover, the advantages of single booking and through-checked baggage are of interest.

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About the Carriers

Batik Air Malaysia, also known as Malindo Air—its predecessor—started operations in 2022. The carrier's headquarters are located at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL); it is part of Lion Group. The fleet operates domestic and International flights and comprises B737 and A330 models.

FlyDubai was founded in 2008 and is based at Dubai Airport (DXB). It offers two levels of service (Economy and Business class) and serves more than 125 destinations. FZ has a fleet of 88 aircraft, all B737 models.

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