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KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (Matta) welcomed the holistic approach of the Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke, to control domestic air fares during peak periods.
noted that the ceiling rates for MASwings would also be revised and mutually agreed based on the recommendations of MASwings and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).
In a statement, Matta's chairman, Datuk Tan Kok Liang, said domestic tourism, especially for Sabah and Sarawak where tourists as well as residents had to travel by plane.
"Foreigners and locals complained of high airfares compared to international flights to overseas destinations. Tan responded to Loke's announcement yesterday that Mavcom was in the process of finalize its study on
The ceiling price of airline tickets would be determined by the end of the month following a thorough study, revealed the minister, adding that the mechanism would also be improved by setting a rate without include other factors
Loke also stated that the price cap would be revised frequently according to current needs through an agreement between the Ministry of Transport, Mavcom and MASwings.
In April of this year Matta has demanded that domestic tariffs be capped, saying the price could go up five times as much and place a heavy burden on Malaysians returning home to join their loved ones – Be rnama
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