The first Malaysia (Johor Bahru) - Macau flight of “Air Asia” landed at Macau International Airport (MIA) on 28th November 2017, to commemorate the official launch of this new route, “Air Asia” held an inaugural flight ceremony at Macau International Airport (MIA).  The new Macau to Johor Bahru route with daily direct flights will mark the airline’s second Malaysian route and seventh international destinations from Macau.

Mr. Eric Fong, Director of Marketing Department of Macau International Airport Company Limited (CAM) extended a warm welcome to “Air Asia” operating flight services in MIA. Mr. Fong expressed that Southeast Asia is an important source market of Macau with the growth of air passenger to travel. According to statistics, passengers of the Southeast Asia Market posted a year-on-year growth of 9% in the first three quarters of 2017. Macau International Airport is always looking for opportunity in providing better connectivity to the World, and believe this new route is set to be another popular destination for the travellers from Macau and Pearl River Delta region. It could promote the economic growth of both parties and create a conducive environment for the tourism industry.

Macau International Airport (MIA), as always, strives to incorporate with the objectives of the government’s policy to build Macau as a “World Tourism and Leisure Center”, with Air Asia commence services between Macau and Malaysia (Johor Bahru), it marked a further step in expanding air transportation between both regions, and along with the expedite growth of travelers, it enhanced closer co-operation between the two places.  MIA will continue working with airlines, to explore opportunities and strengthen co-operation, and further expand Macau air service networks, at the same time to increase the convenience of the travellers.