Malaysia Airlines update Part 2: China drives resumption of capacity and network growth
Malaysia Airlines will resume expansion in 2017 with several new routes and capacity increases on existing routes. Most of the expansion is directed at China, with eight new destinations, the resumption of a second daily flight to Shanghai, and upgauging one of its Hong Kong flights.
The airline is evaluating further expansion in China and elsewhere in North Asia in 2H2017 if it succeeds at securing additional A330s. Malaysia Airlines continues to seek leases on up to four A330s, which would result in a fleet of 19 aircraft.
Overall seat capacity will be up by 5% to 6% in 2017. Passenger numbers could potentially increase by more than 10% as Malaysia Airlines aims to significantly improve its load factor on the back of new lower fares.
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