In a move that has polarised the aviation industry, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has announced a drastic 20% cut across its airlines for 2024. This difficult decision will also involve domestic flights as well as routes in Southeast Asia, North Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Greater China, South Asia and the Middle East. As a consequence, this fact sparks concern not only for the carrier but also for its subsidiaries, Firefly and Amal.
MAG’s attempts for recovery
MAG emphasized on the fact that it will attempt to engage directly with regulators and manufacturers to address operational challenges and ensure timely delivery of sparer parts. More specifically, MAG said the following:
“While it is a difficult decision, our focus is to prioritise customers first, ensuring we can deliver credible flight schedules and ensure the best possible customer experience moving forward,”
However, problems are escalating and the company’s attempts are at risk of failure. The airline was equipped with only four over the expected thirteen Boeing 737-8 this year. Moreover, it received only A330neo deliveries leading MAG in a challenging situation. Hence the question that occurs is the following: Can Malaysia airlines overcome these challenges ensuring sustainability and stability?
