Firefly jet operations relocating from Subang to KLIA to fuel growth
MAG group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the strategic move is part of the group's network optimisation plan to support the sustainable growth of Firefly's jet services.
"This decision reinforces our commitment to strengthening KLIA as the main aviation hub while continuing to offer accessible air travel options across the country."
"The move to KLIA T1 allows Firefly to scale its jet operations more efficiently, improve passenger connectivity, and better leverage MAG's shared capabilities in engineering, ground handling, and catering," he said in a statement today.
Firefly's turboprop operations will remain at Subang Airport. Izham said the airport will continue to play an important role in the airline's network in key domestic and regional routes.
The carrier first launched its Boeing B737-800 jet operations out of Subang Airport starting Aug 29, 2024, with flights to Penang and Kota Kinabalu.
The move marked the return of commercial jet services to Subang after more than two decades following the Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP) announcement.
Other airlines that operate jet services from Subang Airport include Batik Air Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Singapore's Scoot and Indonesia's TransNusa.
Firefly is the second airline to relocate its jet operations from Subang to KLIA. The first airline was AirAsia, which has announced its relocation plan to KLIA Terminal 2 starting 7 April.
Starting Aug 19, Firefly will begin its B737-800 flight to Tawau from KLIA T1, followed by a phased rollout to other key destinations.
The airline said flights to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu will commence on Aug 21, Singapore on Aug 22, Johor Bahru on Aug 23, Kota Bharu and Terengganu on Aug 30, and Sibu on Sept 3.
The carrier will also increase its existing services from Kuala Lumpur to Penang from twice weekly to six times a week beginning Aug 23 and 10 times weekly in Nov 2025.
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