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Firefly began operations in April 2007 as a short haul airline operating out of the Subang and Penang hubs. Currently, we operate a fleet of 12 ATR 72-500 turboprops, connecting various destination points within Malaysia, Singapore, Southern Thailand and Sumatera Indonesia, while aligning with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) agenda.
Firefly offers a great value for money for our all-in-fare, convenience of a city airport, greater flight frequency, reliability with 97% OTP, 20kg complimentary baggage allowance, fast check-in and boarding and complimentary in-flights refreshments. We have also put in place the new norm safety, health and precautionary measures on ground and on board for the wellbeing of our passengers, crew and staffs.
In 2018, Firefly was awarded the Tourism Malaysia Council Gold Award under the Airlines category. In addition to that, Firefly was conferred the Superbrand status in 2017 and 2011; winner of the Putra Brand Awards 2014 under the Transportation, Travel and Tourism category, as well as Putra Brand Awards 2012 Most Promising Brand of the Year; Brand Laureate’s Best Brand in Aviation 2011; Frost & Sullivan’s Value Airline of the Year Award 2010; and the Green Initiative of the Year Award by Leaders in Aviation in conjunction with Doha Aviation Summit 2010.
Firefly engages the public via our website and social media; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Firefly offers a great value for money for our all-in-fare, convenience of a city airport, greater flight frequency, reliability with 97% OTP, 20kg complimentary baggage allowance, fast check-in and boarding and complimentary in-flights refreshments. We have also put in place the new norm safety, health and precautionary measures on ground and on board for the wellbeing of our passengers, crew and staffs.
In 2018, Firefly was awarded the Tourism Malaysia Council Gold Award under the Airlines category. In addition to that, Firefly was conferred the Superbrand status in 2017 and 2011; winner of the Putra Brand Awards 2014 under the Transportation, Travel and Tourism category, as well as Putra Brand Awards 2012 Most Promising Brand of the Year; Brand Laureate’s Best Brand in Aviation 2011; Frost & Sullivan’s Value Airline of the Year Award 2010; and the Green Initiative of the Year Award by Leaders in Aviation in conjunction with Doha Aviation Summit 2010.
Firefly engages the public via our website and social media; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Overview
Location
Malaysia, Selangor, Petaling Jaya
Employees
51-200
Phone
+60 3-7845 4543
Founded date
2007
Mentions in press and media 16
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| Oct 13, 2026 | Malaysia's Firefly extends flight cancellations due to haze | KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly extended cancellations of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore until Wednesday (Oct 14), the airline said, as haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia chokes air quality in the region.... |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancels all flights between Subang, Seletar airports due to haze | Listen 2 min New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly has cancelled all its scheduled flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Singapore... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Malaysia Airlines Inspires Travellers to Plan Their Year-End Adventures with the "Time for Malaysia Airlines" Campaign | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday and festive season approaches, Malaysia Airlines is inspiring travellers from around the world to plan their year-end holidays and 2026 adventures through the latest phase ... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Malaysia Airlines Parent Weighs COMAC Jet Purchase Amid Industry Delays | (Yicai) Oct.30 -- Malaysia Aviation Group, the owner of brands Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and MASwings, is “seriously” considering aircraft from the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China for its future fleet, as part of its long-term de... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Malaysia Aviation Group Accelerates Growth with New Routes, Added Frequencies and Elevated In-Flight Experience | Malaysia Airlines resumes flights to Chengdu from January 2026 Firefly to launch new services to Krabi, Siem Reap and Cebu from November 2025 Increased frequencies across ASEAN, South Asia, China, Australia and New Zealand to strengthen con... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Agoda launches campaign to drive tourism as Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence | Move comes as interest in Singapore among key Asian markets increases with Thailand showing highest search growth at 10% SINGAPORE, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is launching its SG60 Celebration Campaign to en... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Malaysia Aviation Group Achieves Positive NIAT of RM54mil and Third Consecutive Operating Profit on the Back of Operational Headwinds | Positive EBITDA at RM788mil with Operating Profit at RM113mil Stronger load factor, averaging 80%, a 3-percentage point increase from 2023 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Aviation Group ("MAG" or &q... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | MAG Unveils Its First A330neo, Ushering in a New Era of Air Travel | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, proudly commemorated the arrival of its first A330-900 (A330neo) aircraft today with a launch cer... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | ‘Not in great numbers’: Malaysia Aviation Group boss says 12 engineers have joined rival SIA unit | SINGAPORE: Malaysia Airlines has lost just 12 engineers to SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) following the latter’s opening of its facility at Subang Airport last year. The number was revealed by Mr Izham Ismail – the group managing d... |
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FAQ about Firefly Airlines
When was Firefly Airlines founded?
Firefly Airlines was founded in 2007.
What has the press written about Firefly Airlines?
Parsers VC has collected 16 articles mentioning Firefly Airlines, among them “Malaysia's Firefly extends flight cancellations due to haze” (Oct 13, 2026) and “Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancels all flights between Subang, Seletar airports due to haze” (Oct 11, 2026).
Is Firefly Airlines still active?
Yes, Firefly Airlines is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 15, 2026.