News: Struggling Malaysia Airlines slashes prices & gives away free flights

Malaysia Airlines has slashed its prices for long-haul routes and is giving away flights as it struggles to hold onto customers and crew following two air tragedies that killed hundreds of people.

The beleaguered airline is offering a sale from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur and nine other destinations in Malaysia, with return economy class flights selling for as little as £570 on select dates.

It is also offering cut-price deals to customers in Australia and New Zealand, and is reportedly giving away 12 return flights to Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital, as part of a competition called ‘My Ultimate Bucket List’. 

Malaysia Airlines is cutting its prices amid reports that its passenger numbers have dropped and nearly 200 cabin crew have resigned, causing crew shortages, in the wake of this year’s disasters.

Customers appear to be deserting the airline as photos posted on social media show nearly empty cabins.