Malaysia has sought a revision of its bilateral air traffic rights agreement with India to allow airlines to operate more flights between the two countries, citing strong and sustained growth in passenger demand.
Officials said expanded traffic rights would enable Malaysian and Indian carriers to add frequencies and explore new routes, improving connectivity for tourism, business travel, and trade. India remains one of Malaysia’s fastest-growing aviation markets, driven by rising outbound travel and stronger economic ties.
The proposal is expected to be discussed through bilateral aviation talks, with both sides assessing capacity utilisation, reciprocity, and market balance. Any revision to the agreement could pave the way for enhanced air links and greater airline participation on India–Malaysia routes.