Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways Expand Codeshare Agreement

(18 May 2022, 11:28 +07)  Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways, both members of the oneworld airline alliance, have signed an agreement to significantly expand their codeshare cooperation.

The expansion, which adds 34 destinations to the existing 62 codeshare destinations, follows Malaysia Airlines’ announcement that it will launch a non-stop service between Kuala Lumpur and Doha on 25 May.

The deal enables a seamless travel experience on both airlines with a single ticket including check-in, boarding and baggage-check processes, frequent flyer benefits and lounge access for the entire journey.

Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, with Captain Izham Ismail, Malaysia Airlines Group CEO

Starting 25 May 2022, customers flying on Malaysia Airlines’ new Kuala Lumpur to Doha service will have access to 62 codeshare destinations within Qatar Airways' broad network to the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America.

Likewise, Qatar Airways customers travelling from Doha to Kuala Lumpur can seamlessly transfer to 34 Malaysia Airlines’ destinations including its entire domestic network and key markets in Asia, such as Singapore, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Ho Chi Minh, subject to governmental approval.

Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways, said, “We share a close and deep bond with Malaysia Airlines and welcome their new non-stop service between Kuala Lumpur and our home in Doha, Hamad International Airport. With this strategic partnership, we are committed to delivering greater choice and connectivity to our customers around the world. We are experiencing a new optimism in air travel and expect a strong rebound in global demand. With our dynamic partnership with Malaysia Airlines, we are aiming to provide unparalleled service and a superior travel experience for our customers.”

The enhanced cooperation will also include reciprocal loyalty benefits allowing Qatar Airways Privilege Club members to earn and redeem Avios points when flying on Malaysia Airlines, with similar benefits for Malaysia Airlines Enrich members when travelling on Qatar Airways’ services.

Privilege Club and Enrich members will also enjoy a wide range of other unique benefits, depending on tier status, such as complimentary lounge access, complimentary extra baggage allowance, priority check-in, priority boarding and priority baggage delivery on Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways.