Batik Air to launch Subang–Bangkok Don Mueang route earlier than scheduled
KUALA LUMPUR: Batik Air Malaysia Sdn Bhd is accelerating its international expansion from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), also known as Subang Airport, by bringing forward the launch of its daily flights to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to July 28, ahead of its initially planned start date of September 12.
Batik Air Malaysia's chief executive officer Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy said the earlier commencement was made possible by the timely availability of aircraft, enabling the airline to capitalise on the increasing air travel demand, particularly in the summer and strengthening its regional connectivity strategy.
"With increasing demand for flights out of SZB, this milestone represents a significant step in expanding our international operations from Subang."
"We are pleased to have accelerated this timeline and to position Subang as a key hub city airport within our network," Chandran told Business Times when contacted last week.
The SZB-DMK daily route launch marks Batik Air Malaysia's first international route out of Subang Airport.
The upcoming new daily service, which will be operated under flight OD532 from SZB to DMK and OD533 for the return leg, will be served by Batik Air Malaysia's Boeing B737-800 aircraft, marking another key route in the airline's growing short-haul international network.
Chandran said the opportunity was strategically leveraged to support Batik Air Malaysia's network growth.
Batik Air Malaysia began operating the B737-800s out of Subang Airport in August 2024, following Malaysia's decision to reopen the airport to commercial narrow-body jet operations for the first time in 22 years.
The airline also operates out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1).
Batik Air Malaysia has been steadily expanding its presence in Thailand, currently operating 21 weekly flights between KLIA T1 and DMK, in addition to seven weekly flights between Subang Airport and DMK.
The carrier has also launched services from Johor Bahru to DMK beginning with four weekly flights, and will increase to daily frequencies from August 2025.
Also on July 28, Batik Air Malaysia will commence daily flights to Kuching International Airport from Subang Airport, further strengthening domestic connectivity from Subang.
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