‘Global deals, dream getaways’ takes off again

Offering value-for-money air travel deals for both economy and business class travel on its flights, Malaysia Airlines recently launched the second wave of its successful Global Deals, Dream Getaways promotional campaign on June 6, 2011.

This is the first simultaneous global campaign by any full service airline, offering attractive fares for not only economy class travel but also on business class.

The offers last until June 20, for economy and business class travel to over 100 destinations in ASEAN countries, the rest of Asia, Australasia, Europe, South Africa, Middle East and the Americas.

Business class fares are from US$94 one way to Kuala Lumpur, and $417 one way to Asia and Australia destinations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland.

You could also get business class fares from $955 to London, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome and $1,009 to Istanbul. Travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town on business class is from $1,294 and $1,288 to Los Angeles.

Those preferring economy class can fly to ASEAN destinations, such as Bangkok, Phuket, Saigon, Phnom Penh, Manila and Rangon from $19. They are also encouraged to check out fares from $165 to Istanbul, $245 to London, Rome, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and $229 to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Los Angeles.

Malaysia Airlines Area Manager Indonesia Roslan Ismail said, “We are offering these great deals through all our distribution channels, namely our website www.malaysiaairlines.com, flymas.mobi on mobile phones, MHbuddy on Facebook, our ticketing offices and our appointed travel agents. With flexible traveling periods until March 31, 2012, it’s the perfect time again to plan your holiday in advance at very affordable and irresistible fares.”

All promotional airfares are for one-way economy or business class journeys during off-peak periods for travel on Malaysia Airlines and include airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge, insurance and administrative fees.