Batik Air Malaysia plans to add 10 aircraft this year, bringing its fleet to 63 planes, as the airline accelerates network expansion, enhances operational resilience, and strengthens connectivity from Subang Airport.
Chief Executive Officer Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy said the additional aircraft, comprising Boeing 737s and Airbus A330s, will support higher flight frequencies, increased standby capacity, and improved services across its regional and international network.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke (third from left) poses for a group photo after the launch of Batik Air’s Fixed For Your Reunion and Smart Travel Fare Initiative at a hotel here on Tuesday. Also present were Transport Ministry Secretary General Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan (second from left) and Batik Air chief executive officer Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy (fourth from right).
“With more aircraft, we will have additional standby capacity to better manage disruptions such as adverse weather, helping reduce knock-on delays,” Chandran said during the launch of the airline’s Fixed Fares for Your Reunion campaign, attended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook and other senior officials.
Batik Air currently operates 53 aircraft, serving 65 destinations across 20 countries. The fleet expansion is expected to underpin further growth in frequencies and services throughout the year.
Chandran added that the airline is targeting an on-time performance (OTP) rate of 85% by mid-2026, building on consistent OTP levels above 70% over the past three months. “These improvements reflect operational adjustments such as better capacity planning and aircraft availability, although factors like weather and airport constraints remain beyond our control,” he noted.
He emphasized that improving punctuality is part of a broader effort to reduce travel fatigue and offer safer, more reliable alternatives to road journeys, particularly during peak festive periods. Additional flights and higher frequencies on key domestic and regional routes are aimed at ensuring smoother passenger flow while maintaining service standards.
The Fixed Fares for Your Reunion campaign offers passengers pre-determined fares for the Chinese New Year period, allowing families to plan their journeys with ease. One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur/Subang to Kuching start at RM318, and to Kota Kinabalu at RM378, for travel between Feb 13 and 16, 2026.
Extra flights have also been added from Johor Bahru to Penang (Feb 12–14) and Sibu (Feb 13–15), with fares starting from RM388 to Penang and RM588 to Sibu, providing passengers with additional flexibility during the festive season.
