KUALA LUMPUR – Batik Air is pleased to announce the highly anticipated reopening of its route between Subang SkyPark (recognised as Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport) and Penang International Airport, commencing on 1st August 2024.
The route will initially operate with three flights weekly, expanding to daily service starting on 15th August 2024.
This enhancement will provide travellers with flexible scheduling options, ensuring greater convenience for all passengers.
This reintroduction marks a significant milestone for Batik Air, as the service will now utilise the B737 aircraft, offering enhanced travel experiences with spacious seating and generous legroom—a notable upgrade from the ATR aircraft previously used for all services including to Penang (PEN) via Subang SkyPark (SZB) before its suspension in back in February.
Batik Air’s commitment to enhancing connectivity within Malaysia is clearly demonstrated by this development, with Subang serving as an excellent alternative to KLIA, catering to over 8 million Klang Valley residents with greater convenience and travel options.
Subang Skypark, strategically located in the heart of the Klang Valley, provides unmatched convenience.
Just a 30-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur and easily accessible from surrounding areas, it is the ideal gateway for both business and leisure travellers.
Meanwhile, Penang, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, delectable cuisine, and vibrant economy, remains one of Malaysia’s premier travel destinations.
The increased flight frequency from SZB to PEN will offer passengers even greater flexibility and ease, facilitating more seamless travel plans.
Batik Air Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy, said that the reinstatement of the SZB – PEN route is a strategic move aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and delivering superior service.
“The convenience of SZB, combined with the appeal of Penang, creates an ideal synergy that benefits both business and leisure travellers. We anticipate a strong response and are prepared to increase the flight frequency to daily to meet passenger needs,” he said.
He added that the reopening of this route aligns with Batik Air’s broader strategy to expand its domestic network and enhance its service offerings.
“Looking ahead, Batik Air is excited to introduce more destinations from SZB, with plans to fly to Kota Bharu and soon to Kota Kinabalu and Kuching, further expanding our network and providing passengers with even more travel options.”
For booking and more information, please visit the Batik Air official website at www.batikair.com.my
About Batik Air: Batik Air is a rapidly expanding Malaysian-based airline with its main hub at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, KLIA Main Terminal, the convenient KL downtown city airport in Selangor, Malaysia. The airline took to the skies in March 2013 with domestic flights in Malaysia and has since grown to operate routes to all major airports across the continents of Asia, Australia, Middle East and Central Asia. The airline has also obtained the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). Batik Air holds full membership in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as well.
About B737-8: The Batik Air B737-8 with a dual class layout has 12 Business Class seats in a 2-2 configuration. These seats are specifically designed for regional and medium-haul routes, offering increased levels of comfort, privacy, and functionality. The Economy class, with 150 seats, is in a 3-3 layout configuration.
The Batik Air B737-8 aircraft now has new generation seats that are ergonomically designed to provide passengers with improved headrests for comfort, more personal space, and increased legroom.
The B737-8 in a single class layout has up to 189 seats. The Batik Air fleet includes four A330-300 aircraft and thirty-eight B737-8/800 NG aircraft, With an extensive network of 800 weekly flights, Batik Air offers seamless connections to over 52 destinations a cross 20 countries. Batik Air carried a total of 4.5 million passengers in 2023.
Batik Air operates under the Lion Air Group of Indonesia, which includes Batik Air Indonesia, Super Air Jet, Lion Air, Wings Air, Biz Jet, and Thai Lion Air.
