KUALA LUMPUR: MIDF Research expects air passenger traffic in December to get a partial boost from the 30-day visa-free entry agreements with China, India and the Middle East, in addition to the peak travel season. 

Going into calendar year 2024 (CY24), local carriers and the top five foreign carriers flying into Malaysia are projected to boost seat capacity by around 24 per cent and 31 per cent respectively. 

"Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is actively expanding its broader hub, aiming for 83 airlines operating from domestic airports in the next two years, which would exceed the 2019 figure by 20 per cent.  

"Notable airlines anticipated to enter in the second half of calendar year 2024 (2HCY24) include Air India, British Airways and Qantas," it said in a note...read more