The number of international destinations directly accessible from Brisbane has returned to pre-pandemic numbers, with Malaysia Airlines to relaunch direct services to Kuala Lumpur.
Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said, from November 29, travellers could access five services each week between Kuala Lumpur and Brisbane aboard A330-300 aircraft, delivering 75,400 inbound seats to Queensland in the first year of operation.
“Kuala Lumpur is the 33rd destination on Brisbane’s international network map, matching our pre-pandemic number for the first time, so it’s a milestone moment,” Mr de Graaf said.
He said Malaysia was Queensland’s seventh largest export destination, and the restoration of non-stop air connections was vital for exporting perishables, including Queensland beef, the State’s top export to Malaysia.
“We are delighted to welcome back Malaysia Airlines and the additional connectivity it brings to Brisbane.
“The airline boasts a robust Southeast Asian network, strong connections into Europe, and serves 10 Indian hubs, where demand is growing,” Mr de Graaf said.
Queensland Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said there were plans to gradually increase service frequency from five times a week to daily within the first three years of operation.
“We are very excited to welcome Malaysia Airlines back to Brisbane from November this year,” Minister Powell said.
“Additional seats mean additional visitors, and Queensland is ready to welcome them with open arms.
