Malaysia Airlines (MAS) could allow business class passengers to reduce their fares by opting out of lounge access and frequent flyer programs.
The under-pressure Malaysian airline also may introduce 'mixed travel classes' such as business and economy options on different flights. New ceo Christoph Mueller said customers "could take a day flight in economy to Australia and return in business overnight.
"We want to go modular so that people can build their own product," Müller said.
Müller previously outlined investment in IT as a cornerstone in his 'reboot' of the airline, which will include adopting a new name from September 1, cutting unprofitable routes and selling or leasing two of its near-new Airbus A380s.?MAS has debts approaching US$1.5 billion, with its situation made worse by last year's twin tragedies of the disappearance of flight MH370 and the shooting down of MH17.
Mueller also says some of the airline's Golden Lounge airport lounges around the world will close, but those which remain open – including its flagship lounges at Kuala Lumpur, London Heathrow and Melbourne – will receive a much-needed upgrade.
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) could allow business class passengers to reduce their fares by opting out of lounge access and frequent flyer programs.
The under-pressure Malaysian airline also may introduce 'mixed travel classes' such as business and economy options on different flights. New ceo Christoph Mueller said customers "could take a day flight in economy to Australia and return in business overnight.
"We want to go modular so that people can build their own product," Müller said.
Müller previously outlined investment in IT as a cornerstone in his 'reboot' of the airline, which will include adopting a new name from September 1, cutting unprofitable routes and selling or leasing two of its near-new Airbus A380s.?MAS has debts approaching US$1.5 billion, with its situation made worse by last year's twin tragedies of the disappearance of flight MH370 and the shooting down of MH17.
Mueller also says some of the airline's Golden Lounge airport lounges around the world will close, but those which remain open – including its flagship lounges at Kuala Lumpur, London Heathrow and Melbourne – will receive a much-needed upgrade.
