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Malaysia Aviation Commission predicts positive industry outlook
December 10th 2021
The Malaysia Aviation Commission's (MAVCOM) expects airlines in Malaysia to transport between 32.6 million and 49 million passengers in calendar 2022. Read More » The figures, in MAVCOM's Waypoint report, represent a significant improvement over the forecast of 6.9 million to 7.8 million passengers for the year. “The commission is pleased to note the easing of travel restrictions, travel bubbles, the reopening of international borders in light of Malaysia’s rapid vaccination rollout and the recent Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to Singapore," MAVCOM executive chairman, Datuk Seri Hj. Saripuddin Hj. Kasim, said. "These initiatives have allowed tourism activities to restart with early indications of a positive outlook for Malaysia’s air passenger traffic in 2022.” The chairman cautioned the sector's journey to full recovery was still far from over given significant challenges including rising fuel prices and potential outbreaks of new COVID-19 variants.
