New Delhi, 6 June 2015: Malaysia Airlines is pleased to be appointed as the official airline partner for the exclusive International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2015 happening from 5 to 7 June 2015 at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Malaysia Airlines will be flying Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, and Hritik Roshan as well as key Hindi film industry players between Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kuala Lumpur to attend the star-studded event.
According to Malaysia Airlines’ Regional Senior Vice President, South Asia & Middle East, Mr. Azahar Hamid, “It is an honour for Malaysia Airlines to be a part of this glamorous event and flying in some of the best Bollywood stars to our homeground, Kuala Lumpur. The airline’s extensive network and world-class service makes it a desirable partnership. It is our commitment to serve our guests with our Malaysian Hospitality and we look forward to welcoming them on board Malaysia Airlines.
The IIFA is a first-of-its-kind effort to promote Indian Cinema globally, and the glitzy event was previoulsy held in the United States, Dubai and Macau.
About Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com) is the national carrier of Malaysia and one of Asia’s largest, flying around 50,000 passengers on 360 flights daily to some 60 destinations worldwide across 3 continents. The distinctive Malaysia Airlines brand is an extension of the special culture of warmth and friendliness unique to Malaysians. This inimitable Malaysian sense of graciousness is branded as “Malaysian Hospitality” and symbolized by the acronym MH which is also the airline’s flight code.
Malaysia Airlines is a member of oneworld®, connecting guests to almost 1000 destinations in more than 150 countries.
Malaysia Airlines connects to five Indian cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai. It operates 59 weekly non-stop flights between India and hub Kuala Lumpur, connecting seamlessly to key Asia Pacific destinations. Travelers can enjoy add on benefits with Enrich, the frequent flyer programme of Malaysia Airlines. Enrich miles can be earned through credit card spending, while renting a car, shopping, indulging in recreational activities with Malaysia Airlines lifestyle partners, and much more. Enrich Miles can be redeemed for exclusive benefits and privileges like excess baggage payment and purchasing Temptations in-flight items as well as for award flights on Malaysia Airlines and oneworld® member airlines and their affiliates.