MAS Domestic Fare

In the Star today:

MAS agress to relook its domestic fares following complaints

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airlines will look again into its domestic fare structure following public complaints that they are too pricey.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said the national carrier agreed to re-look certain sectors after a two-and-a-half hour meeting at his office here yesterday.

“MAS and the ministry will look into the fares and come up with a proposal later. These involve only certain (domestic) sectors but in comparison, I must say that the fares are still quite competitive.

“Whatever it is, since there is a lot of public concern, MAS is quite prepared to look into it. The airline has agreed to meet up with my officers as early as next week,” he told reporters after a meeting with MAS managing director Idris Jala....

I really hope that the Ministry of Transport will look into this matter, and in near future there will be a reduction in the domestic airfare by MAS. Currently, I have to pay RM888 (cheapest) to travel from Sibu to KLIA. That's really expensive! But when comes to AirAsia, although it's much cheaper, there is always delay and strict hand-carry item policy imposed. I still enjoy travelling by MAS despite the expensive airfare.