By Shakir Husain
NEW DELHI, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Air Algerie’s direct Kuala Lumpur flight from next year is expected to spur Malaysia-Algeria business growth and encourage more Algerian students to study in Malaysia.
This Algiers-Kuala Lumpur service comes amid expanding trade and cultural exchanges between the two countries, Malaysian Ambassador to Algeria Datuk Rizany Irwan Muhamad Mazlan told Bernama on Tuesday (Dec 23).
Algeria's national carrier plans to launch three weekly flights on the route from March 29.
"With this move, Air Algerie is not only tapping into a popular tourist destination but also establishing a strategic presence in a key economic hub of Southeast Asia. This direct route offers significant benefits for Algerian travellers, the diaspora, and businesses," Rizany said.
"This service is timely in view of our growing relations with Algeria in all major areas," he added.
With Malaysia becoming increasingly attractive to North African students, the new air link is expected to encourage more Algerian students to enrol in Malaysian universities and colleges.
The airline will operate the Kuala Lumpur flight, about 13 hours, using its new Airbus A330-900neo.
Air Algerie is acquiring seven A330-900s to support its international route expansion, with the first aircraft scheduled for delivery in November.
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