Malaysian air carriers form new airline association
Friday, 18 Apr, 2016
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Seven Malaysian air carriers have joined together to form their own domestic trade association.
Malaysia Airlines, MASwings, Firefly, AirAsia, AirAsia X, Malindo Air and Berjaya Air have teamed up to establish the Association of Malaysian Air Carriers (AMAC).
It has been formed to provide a common platform to campaign on issues affecting the airline industry, a joint statement said.
Membership is open to all Malaysian air carriers, it said.
AMAC plans to lobby on issues such as air traffic control, safety and security standards in airports.
The idea to form an official airline association was sparked by a recent proposal by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) to increase various airline related fees by as much as 10 times.
The establishment of the trade group still needs approval from each of the founding member airline boards and Malaysia’s Registrar of Societies.
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