MAS to fly 7 times weekly to Kathmandu

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will be increasing its frequency between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu to seven times weekly beginning

June 1 this year.


The airline flies five times weekly at present.


In a statement toady, MAS said the introduction of the new link with
Kathmandu is in line with its continued efforts to further strengthen
market presence in the region as outlined in its business plan announced
last year.


"We have great demand from our passengers to fly between Kuala
Lumpur and Kathmandu. With the daily frequency, our customers will be
able to travel conveniently and at ease.







"On top of that, the increased frequency will provide excellent
connectivity between Malaysia and various other destinations on MAS and
our oneworld route," said MAS director of commercial, Dr Hugh Noel
Dunleavy.


A two-class configured Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 144 economy
class seats and 16 business class seats is being used for the Kuala
Lumpur-Kathmandu return service.


Meanwhile, MAS economy, business and first class travelers

will get to enjoy 30, 40 and 50 kg baggage allowance respectively.



Passengers on economy class are also entitled to a piece of hand
baggage weighing a maximum 7 kg, while those in business class are
allowed two pieces.-- Bernama