Malaysia Airlines Cuts Back Capacity To Improve Performance

Malaysia Airlines first 737 MAX

Recent operational issues have included multiple aircraft turnbacks and flight diversions due to technical problems, as well as extensive flight delays.

Credit: Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines plans to trim back its capacity in order to improve operational reliability, following a recent spike in service disruptions. In an Aug. 24 statement, the carrier said it will “temporarily reduce” its network from now until December. Details of the extent of the cuts are not yet...
Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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