KUALA LUMPUR: The oneworld global airline alliance on Thursday welcomed Malaysia flag carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) as its newest member.
Oneworld's CEO Bruce Ashby said MAS will enhance the alliance's presence in Southeast Asia and turn Kuala Lumpur into its gateway to the region.
Mr Ashby said: "We didn't have a member in Southeast Asia. We had Hong Kong, we had Sydney, but we were lacking a presence in this area. We now have Malaysia, and Sri Lanka will be coming in probably later this year."
Malaysia Airlines is oneworld's 12th member.
The alliance operates over 9,000 daily flights, carrying nearly a million passengers a day.
It currently flies to more than 850 destinations in almost 160 countries.
MAS said joining the alliance is part of its key strategy in its turnaround plan.
- CNA/fa
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