KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), via Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, is ramping up capacity to meet increased travel demand ahead of the Hari Raya Aidiladha, Kaamatan and Gawai festive period by introducing subsidised fares and additional flights on selected domestic routes.

To cater to the seasonal peak surge, Malaysia Airlines will operate an additional 62 flights across high-demand routes, namely Kota Bharu, Labuan, Tawau, Sandakan, Kuching, Sibu and Miri.

Both airlines will additionally cap base fares at RM499 one-way on selected East Malaysia routes as part of the government's festive travel initiative.

For Sabah-based travel, the subsidised fares apply for journeys between May 26 and May 29 on Malaysia Airlines flights to Kota Kinabalu, Labuan, Sandakan and Tawau, as well as selected Firefly services to Kota Kinabalu and Tawau.

For Sarawak routes, the fares will be valid for travel between May 28 and May 31, covering Malaysia Airlines flights to Kuching, Miri, and Sibu alongside selected Firefly services to Kuching.

Passengers travelling with Malaysia Airlines and Firefly will continue to enjoy complimentary checked baggage, in-flight refreshments and flexible flight change options across selected fare categories.

Firefly passengers will also have the option of flying from both Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang.

MAG also highlighted benefits under its Flex fare offerings.

Malaysia Airlines' Flex fare includes unlimited booking changes and refund options subject to applicable fees and fare differences, 35 kg checked baggage allowance, standard seat selection, eligibility for upgrades using Enrich Points, 25 per cent discounts on child fares, and complimentary same-day flight changes.

Firefly's Flex fare, meanwhile, will offer unlimited flight changes subject to fare differences, a 30 kg baggage allowance, complimentary hot meals, seat selection, and priority boarding.