Emirates enters codeshare agreement with Batik Air Malaysia.

Emirates will place its code on Batik Air-operated flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Denpasar, Jakarta and Singapore

The airline will further gain access to eight additional destinations operated by Batik Air via Kuala Lumpur for interline transfers. Customers will also be able to stopover in Kuala Lumpur before proceeding to their final destinations.

Orhan Abbas, Emirates’ senior vice president, commercial operations (Far East) said: “Malaysia is an important market in our Far East network and we’re pleased to offer increased connectivity and more options for our customers to new and exciting destinations. Through this partnership, we’ll further expand our network reach to more than 1,490 cities worldwide. We look forward to working closely with our partner Batik Air on offering even better choices and more convenient experiences for travellers.”