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FLYFIREFLY SDN BHD
Lot R-01, 3rd Floor, CITTA Mall 1, Jalan PJU 1A/48
Ara Damansara
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
T (03) 7845 4543 (call centre) W fireflyz.com.my
Firefly, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Malaysia Aviation Group, is a full-service short haul airline with many of the price characteristics of a low-cost carrier. Its main hubs are Subang Airport in Selangor (the regional city airport for Kuala Lumpur) and Penang International Airport. It operates a fleet
of twin turboprop ATR 72-500 aircraft, optimised for fuel
One of Firefly’s new Boeing 737 800 jets alongside the company’s principal workhorse, the comfortable and practical ATR 72-500 (right).
efficiency, passenger comfort and safety and reliability. Firefly’s ATR 72s offer spacious cabins equipped with plush leather seats and soft ambient lighting for a more comfortable journey.
Firefly focuses on two main markets: targeted niche destinations; and major domestic and regional destinations
where passengers prefer the convenience of flying from
Subang, as well as Firefly’s hassle-free check in, fast
and easy boarding and free 20kg baggage allowance. Its routes cover 8 destinations
in Peninsular Malaysia. International flights to Singapore (Seletar Airport), Phuket (Thailand) and Bandar Aceh (Indonesia) will resume when conditions allow. Firefly offers free in-flight service
for snacks and beverages. A prebooked meal option is available at Subang, with pick up from the airport before boarding.
During 2021, Firefly will launch jet operations out of Penang, connecting to Johor Bahru and to Kota Kinabalu and Kuching in East Malaysia. International jet services
will be added as markets gradually re-open. Operations will commence with a fleet
of three Boeing 737-800s, offering additional comforts and conveniences including aerobridge facilities, Malaysia Airlines Enrich points, seat selection, in-flight hot meals and many more.
Although its routes are all under 2 hours, Firefly offers full cabin attendant service with in-flight beverages as well as pre-booked meals.